After price increases on the Xbox console and Game Pass, Microsoft is now also reportedly raising the price of Xbox Development Kits

• Microsoft is reportedly raising the prices of its Xbox Development Kits
• The developer kits will shoot up from $1,500 to $2,000, according to the report
• This follows a series of controversial price increases for its consoles and Game Pass subscription tiers

Apparently not content with simply raising the prices of Xbox Series X and Series S consoles and Xbox Game Pass subscriptions, Microsoft is now reportedly turning its attention to Xbox Development Kits (XDK).

A report from The Verge reveals that the dev kits — custom Xbox units made specifically for game development — will jump in price from $1,500 to $2,000. That’s according to sources close to The Verge, and an announcement to developers from Xbox shared with the outlet.