The next Xbox could be much more expensive than expected and not even Microsoft is clear about it

Tariffs, production costs and the global context complicate setting the price of the future console.

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The future of Xbox is back in the spotlight, and not exactly because of its power or catalog. The price of the next Microsoft console is currently a mystery, even within the company itself, and the factors surrounding its development are generating more doubts than certainties among players and analysts.

Far from a fixed figure, from the Microsoft environment, it is recognized that the final cost of the hardware will depend on multiple external variables that are beyond the manufacturer’s usual control. A scenario that opens the door to higher figures than expected.

The price of the new Xbox remains up in the air, pointing to a more premium experience

According to current information, Microsoft has not yet defined the price of the next Xbox due to factors such as global tariffs, the increase in electronic components, geopolitical instability, and the continuous problems in the supply chain. All these elements are directly affecting the cost of manufacturing the hardware.

In this context, some internal and sector estimates suggest that the new console could position itself as a more premium product than usual, with a price that, in the worst-case scenario, could be around $1,000. A figure that would represent a significant jump compared to previous generations and would explain why Microsoft avoids, for now, committing to a specific price.

However, from the Xbox division, a message of calm is being conveyed to current users. Even if the next Xbox ends up being more expensive than expected, support for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will continue for many years, ensuring releases, updates, and compatibility within the ecosystem. An approach that reinforces the idea of a progressive transition and not an immediate break between generations.