Microsoft has been on quite a roll, increasing Xbox console prices and then subscriptions, both of which were met with a mass exodus of gamers leaving the Xbox cult. And it seems to be a bit of a “How ...

Microsoft have reportedly increased the price of the Xbox Series X|S development kit (XDK) by 33 percent from $1,500 to $2,000, according to sources speaking with The Verge. An announcement from ...

Microsoft has reportedly hiked up the cost of its Xbox Series X/S dev kits (XDK) from $1500 to $2000. Sources have allegedly told The Verge that the gaming giant claims the 33% price increase ...

Microsoft has announced that it will raise the price of Xbox development kits once again, citing “macroeconomic conditions” as the reason. This move could significantly affect the cost of development ...

TL;DR: Microsoft has increased Xbox Series X/S development kit prices by $500 to $2,000 due to rising hardware costs, reflecting macroeconomic challenges. While commercial developers face higher fees, ...

What’s happened? Microsoft’s October 2025 Game Development Kit pushes Xbox development closer to Windows. The update focuses on a single input model, simpler packaging, cross-store saves, and a ...