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Microsoft Boosts Xbox Dev Kit Price Amid Game Pass Controversy

10/21/2025

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Microsoft raised the Xbox Development Kit price from $1,500 to $2,000, a 33% increase, citing macroeconomic developments.
The price increase follows hikes for the Xbox Series X console and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
The new development kit features enhanced hardware for game development.
Shuhei Yoshida, former PlayStation executive, called the Game Pass price hike from $20 to $30 a 'betrayal'.
The Game Pass price increase has triggered cancellations.

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Story summary

Microsoft raised the Xbox Development Kit price from $1,500 to $2,000, a 33% increase, citing macroeconomic developments.
The price increase follows hikes for the Xbox Series X console and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
The new development kit features enhanced hardware for game development.
Shuhei Yoshida, former PlayStation executive, called the Game Pass price hike from $20 to $30 a 'betrayal'.
The Game Pass price increase has triggered cancellations.