According to IHS Markit who torn down the Xbox One S components and offered some estimates as to how much it costs Microsoft to build. According to the analysts, the Xbox One S costs around $324 to source and manufacture. This cost refers specifically to the 2 TB model, which Microsoft sells for $400. Windows Central reported the news and said that while there are other expenses involved when selling consoles, it provides a margin of $76 for Microsoft to play with.
It’s great to see that such high-quality components are used in its construction. I’m going to get the 500 GB bundle later this month. What about you? Have you got your Xbox One S already?
Source: Windows Central
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