Microsoft has announced worldwide price increases for the Xbox lineup, including consoles, games, and even accessories. This means an Xbox Series X will now retail for $600 (previously $500) and that select first-party games will start going for $80 this holiday season.
It’s not just Xbox Series X, either. The cheaper Xbox Series S 512GB system will now start at $380 (previously $300), meaning the entry price to this generation is more expensive than when it began in 2020. “We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with careful consideration given market conditions and the rising cost of development,” the Xbox support page says revealing the price increases. “Looking ahead, we continue to focus on offering more ways to play more games across any screen and ensuring value for Xbox players.”
Below is a list of the Xbox consoles and accessories changing in price in the US. Microsoft hasn’t detailed which games will cost $80 later this year, and Game Pass subscriptions are staying at their current retail price currently.
- 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)
Outside market conditions and development costs, Microsoft is staying rather vague about suddenly raising the prices for so many Xbox products. It’s possibly related to new Trump administration tariffs in the US, because they led to Switch 2 preorder delays and speculation about a price increase for the upcoming system. Nintendo, however, has stuck to the original $450 price point, for now. Microsoft just did reveal a net income of $25.8 billion for its latest financial quarter, up 18% year over year.
