Ex-Blizzard President Criticizes Xbox Price Hikes, Says Microsoft Is Passing Costs to Consumers

In an recent interview, Mike Ybarra, former president of Blizzard and Xbox executive, has expressed his criticism towards Microsoft for increasing the prices of their Xbox consoles. This marks the second time this year that Microsoft has raised the prices of their gaming hardware ahead of the holiday season.

Ybarra believes that these price hikes are indicative of Microsoft passing on costs to consumers, which could potentially impact consumer spending during a critical sales period like the holidays. His comments highlight concerns about the affordability of gaming consoles as prices continue to rise in an already competitive market.

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Date: September 24, 2025