Microsoft has now confirmed it is raising the price of all Xbox Series X|S consoles alongside $80 list prices on physical games. In an official announcement made this morning, Microsoft Xbox brand announced sweeping price hikes across its latest-generation gaming hardware alongside first-party peripherals like controllers and headsets as well as some of its upcoming games.
After official price hikes hit its Series X consoles back in 2023, Microsoft has decided consoles, peripherals, and games are going up again in the wake of current global conditions.
In a statement to IGN, Microsoft said it understands “these changes are challenging” and said they were made with “careful consideration given market conditions and the rising cost of development.” Continuing by saying it continues “to focus on offering more ways to play more games across any screen and ensuring value for Xbox players.”
The price hikes on the consoles and peripherals will go live today – these are the expected new prices in the U.S. according to IGN:
Console prices:
- Xbox Series S 512 – $379.99 (Previously $299.99)
- Xbox Series S 1TB – $429.99 (Previously $349.99)
- Xbox Series X Digital – $549.99 (Previously $449.99)
- Xbox Series X – $599.99 (Previously $499.99)
- Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Special Edition $729.99 (Previously $599.99)
Peripheral prices:
- Xbox Wireless Controller (Core) – $64.99
- Xbox Wireless Controller (Color) – $69.99
- Xbox Wireless Controller – Special Edition – $79.99
- Xbox Wireless Controller – Limited Edition – $89.99 (Previously $79.99)
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Core) – $149.99 (Previously $139.99)
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Full) – $199.99 (Previously $179.99)
- Xbox Stereo Headset -$64.99
- Xbox Wireless Headset – $119.99 Previously $109.99)
As for the games, it sounds as though pricing will hold strong for now with reports suggesting new, first-party Xbox games will carry a $79.99 list price come holiday season 2025.
We perhaps might get more details during or around the time of Xbox’s scheduled summer showcase, which is set to go live on Sunday, June 8, starting at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK time.
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