Memory Prices Surge 700% Put Xbox Margins in the Red, Rumor Claims
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A Windows Central deep-dive, citing Xbox leadership notes, claims the Xbox division is losing hundreds of dollars per Series X|S due to fixed memory costs driving wholesale prices up about 700% since costed-out. With margins reported around 3% after costs, the piece describes a broader strategic reset including layoffs and potential studio closures, and notes future hardware may rely on third-party manufacturing partners for projects like the Project Helix.
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