Microsoft Stock Rises Amid Reports of Xbox Price Hike Due to Component Shortages
Microsoft shares gained Monday following industry reports of potential Xbox console price increases. Tech leaker Moore's Law is Dead suggests supply chain pressures from the AI boom have strained component availability, forcing Microsoft's hand. Sony's PlayStation appears unaffected by these constraints.
The move WOULD mark Microsoft's second recent Xbox price adjustment, following a tariff-driven increase last month. Component shortages extend beyond Microsoft, with AMD also reportedly preparing GPU price hikes. This creates additional pressure for Microsoft, which relies on AMD processors for Xbox hardware.