Microsoft Announces Price Increases for Xbox Consoles and Accessories
Microsoft has officially announced price adjustments for Xbox consoles, controllers, and upcoming first-party games. The hardware price changes take immediate effect, while the new $79.99 pricing for upcoming first-party titles will begin this holiday season. Gamers considering purchasing new Xbox Series X|S consoles or controllers should act quickly to avoid the higher prices, which are already reflected on Xbox's official store. Some retailers still offer the original pricing - but likely not for long.
Xbox Series X
Xbox Series X - 1TB
$599.99 save 17% $499.99 at Amazon
Xbox Series X - $499 (Increasing to $599 Soon)
Available at:
Amazon | GameStop | Walmart (third-party seller)
Xbox Series X 1TB Digital Edition - $449 (Increasing to $549 Soon)
Available at:
Amazon | GameStop | Target | Walmart (third-party seller)
The Xbox Series X remains Microsoft's flagship console, capable of delivering 4K gaming performance. The standard model supports physical game media, while the Digital Edition offers a $50 saving for those comfortable with digital-only gaming.
Xbox Series S
Xbox Series S - 512GB
$379.99 save 28% $273.99 at Amazon
Xbox Series S 512GB - $299 (Increasing to $379 Soon)
Available at:
Amazon | GameStop | Target | Walmart
Xbox Series S 1TB - $349 (Increasing to $429 Soon)
Available at:
Amazon | GameStop | Target | Walmart
The more affordable Series S offers a digital-only experience at 1440p resolution rather than 4K. The 1TB model is recommended due to modern game sizes and the high cost of additional Xbox storage.
Xbox Wireless Controllers
Coming August 13
Xbox Wireless Controller - Sky Cipher Special Edition
$79.99 save 24% $60.96 at Amazon
Microsoft is implementing varied price adjustments across its controller lineup. Changes include:
- Standard Wireless Controller (Core): $64.99
- Colored Wireless Controller: $69.99
- Special Edition Wireless Controller: $79.99
- Limited Edition Wireless Controller: $89.99 (from $79.99)
- Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Core): $149.99 (from $139.99)
- Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Full): $199.99 (from $179.99)
