Xbox will pay five times more for memory and storage in 2027 than it did two years ago — CEO Asha Sharma admits there's an unsustainable hardware gap that 'cannot continue'
Xbox is facing a significant increase in hardware costs, with component prices for memory and storage expected to be five times higher in 2027 compared to two years prior. CEO Asha Sharma acknowledged an unsustainable hardware gap, suggesting a need for new business models and partnerships. The company has invested heavily but seen declining revenue, leading to considerations of third-party OEMs building consoles and a potential shift towards subscription services or financing plans. AI
IMPACT Rising component costs driven by AI demand may force new hardware business models and increase console prices.