Microsoft has unveiled a global price rise for their Xbox series, affecting not only the consoles but also games and accessories. As a result, the Xbox Series X will now be sold at $600 (previously priced at $500), while some first-party games will retail for $80 during this year’s holiday season.
Apart from the Xbox Series X, it’s also important to note that the less expensive Xbox Series S 512GB model will now start at $380 (previously $300), which means the initial cost for this console generation has become pricier compared to its launch in 2020. The Xbox support page explains these price increases, acknowledging that they may be difficult and were made after considering market conditions and increasing costs of development. Moving forward, the team remains committed to providing more gaming options across various devices and ensuring a valuable experience for Xbox users.
In the U.S., there’s an update on the prices of Xbox consoles and related accessories. Unfortunately, Microsoft hasn’t specified which games will increase to $80 later this year. At present, Game Pass subscriptions remain unaffected and retain their current pricing.
- 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 (same price)
- Xbox Wireless Headset – $120 (previously $110)
Microsoft hasn’t provided clear reasons yet, other than external factors and production costs, for increasing prices on numerous Xbox products. This could be connected to potential tariffs under the new U.S. administration, as such measures have caused preorder delays for the Switch 2 and speculation about a price hike for its upcoming system. In contrast, Nintendo has maintained the initial $450 price tag for now. It’s worth noting that Microsoft recently reported a net income of $25.8 billion for their latest financial quarter, marking an 18% increase compared to the same period last year.
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2025-05-01 17:09