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Even Xbox developer kits are getting a big price hike

After raising prices on Xbox consoles and subscriptions, Microsoft is now turning its attention to Xbox developers. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans tell The Verge that the company is significantly increasing the price of its Xbox Development Kit (XDK) – the custom hardware used by developers to build Xbox games.

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The current Xbox dev kit is moving from $1,500 to $2,000, a 33 percent jump in price. “The adjustment reflects macroeconomic developments,” says Microsoft in an announcement to Xbox developers, seen by The Verge. “We remain committed to providing high-quality tools and support for your development efforts.” I asked Microsoft …

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