Microsoft has recently announced a price increase for Xbox consoles, controllers, and upcoming games. The new hardware prices are effective immediately, while the price for new first-party games will rise to $79.99 starting this holiday season. If you're considering purchasing an Xbox Series X|S or a new controller, it's advisable to act quickly to take advantage of the current prices. The updated prices are already reflected on Xbox's official store, though some retailers may still offer the older, lower prices for a limited time.
Xbox Series X
Xbox Series X - 1TB
Xbox Series X - $499 (Going Up to $599 Soon)
Xbox Series X 1TB Digital Edition - $449 (Going Up to $549 Soon)
The Xbox Series X stands as the flagship Xbox console, boasting the power to run games at 4K resolution. As a proud owner, I find it outperforms my PS5 and appreciate the option to use physical game discs. For those comfortable with a digital-only library, the digital edition offers a $50 saving.
Xbox Series S
Xbox Series S - 512GB
Xbox Series S 512GB - $299 (Going Up to $379 Soon)
Xbox Series S 1TB - $349 (Going Up to $429 Soon)
The Xbox Series S is perfect for gamers who are ready to go all-digital. While it has less raw power and targets 1440p resolution instead of 4K, it's still a fantastic choice. Given the large file sizes of modern games, I recommend opting for the 1TB model to avoid running out of storage space quickly.
Xbox Wireless Controllers
Out August 13: Xbox Wireless Controller – Sky Cipher Special Edition
Some Xbox controllers are also seeing price increases, though not all models are affected equally. The pricing for controllers has been more dynamic than for consoles, so the impact of the price hike might be less noticeable. Here are the new prices for Xbox controllers:
- 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 (up from $79.99)
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Core) - $149.99 (up from $139.99)
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Full) - $199.99 (up from $179.99)
