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2025.09.20

08:26

Microsoft raises Xbox console prices in the US again due to "changes in the macroeconomic environment"

Microsoft announced in a statement on September 19th that it will increase the suggested retail prices of several Xbox consoles in the United States starting in October due to "changing macroeconomic conditions." Microsoft stated that prices for accessories like controllers and headsets will not be increased, and prices in other countries and regions will remain unchanged. The Xbox Series S will start at $399, up from $379. The Xbox Series X Digital Edition will now cost $599, a $50 increase, while the disc-drive version will cost $649, a $50 increase.

03:25

Microsoft (MSFT.O) shares rose 0.5 percent after news that the company will raise Xbox prices on October 3.

03:06

Microsoft will increase Xbox prices on October 3rd, with the Xbox Series S increasing by $20, the Xbox Series X increasing by $50, and the 2TB Xbox Series X increasing by $70.

2025.07.02

20:48

Market news: Microsoft (MSFT.O) has begun large-scale layoffs in its Xbox gaming division.

15:42

Xishanju game "Jiexianji" officially launched public beta

On July 2, Xishanju's original sci-fi shooting game "Jiexianji" officially started its public beta and was first released on the official website PC, Steam, and Xbox Series X|S platforms.

2025.06.25

01:31

Meta Platforms (META.O) has launched a special edition of the Xbox Meta Quest 3S, priced at $399.99.

2025.06.24

21:50

Market news: Microsoft (MSFT.O) will carry out another round of large-scale layoffs in its Xbox division next week.

2025.06.18

07:26

"Black Myth: Wukong" starts its first discount promotion across all platforms, with all versions sold at 20% off

On June 18, Game Science's Black Myth: Wukong officially released the Chinese version of PS5. Xbox users (not in mainland China) can also pre-order the game through Microsoft stores in various regions from now on. The game will officially land on Xbox Series X|S on August 20, 2025. In addition, the digital version of Black Myth: Wukong officially launched its first full-platform discount event, with all versions sold at 20% off; the standard version, deluxe version and deluxe upgrade pack of the game will be gradually opened at 20% off on all platforms, including PSStore, Microsoft Store (pre-sale), Steam, Epic Games Store, and WeGame.

01:31

Microsoft and AMD have reached an agreement to jointly design chips for a range of devices, including the next-generation Xbox game console.

2025.05.30

01:13

Amazon (AMZN.O) has hired the co-founder of Xbox to lead a new team to develop "breakthrough" consumer products.

01:07

Amazon hires Xbox co-founder to lead new team developing 'breakthrough' consumer products

Amazon hires Xbox co-founder to lead new team to develop 'breakthrough' consumer products

2025.05.18

11:29

Walmart previously said it would raise prices for some products in the U.S. More and more U.S. companies are joining the price increase ranks

As a retail giant and the largest grocer in the United States, Walmart is often seen as a barometer of the health of retailers and American consumers. CNBC reported that more and more American companies have raised the prices of goods due to tariffs, and Walmart has joined the ranks. Microsoft said earlier this month that it had raised the suggested retail price of Xbox game consoles and some controllers. An industry report previously released by the Telsey Consulting Group in the United States showed that from April 16 to April 30, the price of some Barbie dolls sold in the United States rose by 43%, while the price of some washing machines of Whirlpool Corporation in the United States also rose by about $80 during this period. The report also mentioned that some goods whose prices have not yet been affected by tariffs will soon face price increases in the future, and "retailers and manufacturers agree that higher costs will be passed on to consumers."

2025.05.01

21:37

Microsoft (MSFT.O) has raised prices on its Xbox consoles, games and accessories.

2025.02.20

00:37

Microsoft releases Majorana 1 quantum chip and generative AI tools

Microsoft (MSFT.O) has launched Majorana 1, a quantum chip with a new topological core architecture. Majorana 1 uses the world's first topological conductor, a breakthrough material that can observe and control Majorana particles. Microsoft believes that this progress will enable it to build a practical quantum computer by the end of this decade and eventually surpass other companies in the field. The new architecture of the Majorana 1 processor can accommodate millions of quantum bits on a single chip, creating a full-scale quantum computer. In addition, Microsoft launched the first generative artificial intelligence tool Muse for creating video game scenes. The data for the model tool comes from Xbox players and their game controllers.

2021.11.01

04:19

Microsoft buys Two Hat to improve Xbox community moderation

Asian Tech Press (Nov 01) -- Microsoft has announced that it has acquired Two Hat, a content auditing solution provider, to help keep harmful content out of the Xbox, according to TheVerge.

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