Microsoft just announced another price increase for Xbox consoles. Gaming consoles, in general, have become more expensive this year, with Sony raising PlayStation prices last month. Nintendo is the only major company that hasn’t directly increased the price of its new Switch 2, but they did delay pre-orders, raise accessory prices, and increase the price of older Switch models. This is actually the second Xbox price increase this year, though this time, the changes only affect customers in the United States.
The time of mid-generation console price drops is far behind us, as Xbox prices jump again
Xbox has announced price increases for its Series S and Series X consoles in the US, starting October 3rd. This change is due to the current economic climate. The price hikes vary by model; for example, the Series S 512 GB will go up by $20, and the Series X 2 TB Galaxy Black will increase by $70. Interestingly, the new price of the Series X is now higher than the recently increased price of the PS5 Pro. Here’s a detailed look at all the price changes, including the original prices for comparison.
No matter the reason, this is bad news for video game players and continues a concerning pattern in the console gaming world. Many of us remember when consoles would get cheaper over time. After a few years, consoles would often drop in price, making them and their exclusive games available to more people. However, that’s definitely not happening with the current generation of consoles.
Consider the Nintendo Switch, which came out in 2017 for $299.99. It now costs $339.99, and the price has never gone down – it’s actually increased, even with the newer Switch console available. If you’ve been waiting since 2020 for the price of a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X to drop, you’ll likely be frustrated to find you now have to pay *more*.
Xbox is releasing the ROG Ally handheld next month, but its price is still unknown. While there’s hope it could make Xbox gaming more affordable, current rumors suggest that might not be the case. Ultimately, console gaming is becoming increasingly expensive for many players.
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2025-09-20 04:32