By Microsoft has revealed global price hikes for its Xbox range, encompassing consoles, games, and accessories. Consequently, an Xbox Series X will now be priced at $600 (up from $500), and selected first-party games are set to launch at $80 during this holiday season.
It’s not solely the Xbox Series X that is affected. The more affordable Xbox Series S 512GB unit will now begin at $380 (previously $300), indicating that the starting price for this generation is now higher than it was back in 2020. “We recognize that these modifications are difficult, and they were established after thorough evaluation of market conditions and increasing development expenses,” states the Xbox support page regarding the price adjustments. “Moving forward, we remain committed to providing more opportunities for players to enjoy more games on any device while ensuring value for Xbox enthusiasts.”
Below is a summary of the Xbox consoles and accessories experiencing price changes in the US. Microsoft hasn’t specified which games will be priced at $80 later this year, and Game Pass subscriptions will maintain their existing retail rates for now.
- Xbox Series S 512GB – $380 (previously $300)
- Xbox Series S 1TB – $430 (previously $350)
- Xbox Series X Digital – $550 (previously $450)
- Xbox Series X – $600 (previously $500)
- Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition – $730 (previously $600)
- Xbox Wireless Controller Core – $65 (previously $60)
- Xbox Wireless Controller Color – $70 (previously $65)
- Xbox Wireless Controller Special Edition – $80 (previously $70)
- Xbox Wireless Controller Limited Edition – $90 (previously $80)
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core – $150 (previously $130-$140)
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Full – $200 (previously $180)
- Xbox Stereo Headset – $65 (remains the same)
- Xbox Wireless Headset – $120 (previously $110)
Aside from market conditions and development expenditures, Microsoft is remaining rather ambiguous regarding the sudden escalation of prices for numerous Xbox items. This may be linked to new tariffs enacted by the Trump administration in the US, which have caused delays in Switch 2 preorders and speculation about potential price increases for the upcoming system. Nintendo, however, has maintained its original $450 price point for the time being. Microsoft has recently disclosed a net income of $25.8 billion for its latest financial quarter, marking an 18% increase year over year.
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