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.

Microsoft Corp. is asking its Xbox gaming division to produce profit margins that are well above the industry average, ratcheting up pressure on its video-game makers during a difficult time for the field at large.