New tracking data from Circana reveals that both Xbox and PlayStation have experienced significant sales declines, with Xbox sales hitting an all-time low for May and PlayStation sales reaching their lowest point since 2000. These drops are attributed to recent price increases implemented by both Microsoft and Sony, which have driven up the average console price by 14%. While consumer demand remains strong, the sustained rise in component costs suggests these price hikes may be permanent, impacting future sales and product availability. AI
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- Xbox Series X
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