Xbox Series prices could rise further due to RAM shortages
, by Thibaut
When it was released in November 2020, the Xbox Series X was priced at €499.99 before rising to €599.99 this year. As for the Xbox Series S, it was initially priced at €299.99 and has since risen to €349.99.
Unfortunately, the price increases may not be over yet. The usually well-informed insider Moore's Law Is Dead claims to have obtained new information from memory manufacturers, distributors, and various partners. According to them, Microsoft has warned that the current RAM shortage will have an impact that will be felt “very, very soon.”
This will likely apply to various devices, including the brand's game consoles.
"Apparently, Microsoft has absolutely no plans in place. If you still want to buy an Xbox at its current price, be aware that it could soon increase, or even that stocks could run out completely. In fact, several of my sources have been warned by Microsoft sales representatives that this will affect Xbox Series X consoles very soon. Sooner than expected."
Sony is said to be more confident with its PS5, as the Japanese manufacturer anticipated the situation by acquiring reserves of GDDR6 RAM at low prices. However, we can't rule out the prince going up next year when stocks run out.