Microsoft has recently announced a significant price increase for Xbox consoles, controllers, and upcoming first-party games. The new hardware prices are effective immediately, while the price for new games will rise to $79.99 starting this holiday season. If you're considering purchasing an Xbox Series X|S or a new controller, acting quickly could save you money. The updated prices are already reflected on the official Xbox store, but you might still find the original prices at select retailers for a limited time.
Xbox Series X
Xbox Series X - 1TB
Current Price: $499.99 (Going Up to $599 Soon)
- Get it at Amazon
- Get it at GameStop
- Get it at Walmart (third-party seller)
Xbox Series X 1TB Digital Edition - $449 (Going Up to $549 Soon)
- Get it at Amazon
- Get it at GameStop
- Get it at Target
- Get it at Walmart (third-party seller)
The Xbox Series X stands out as the flagship console, boasting the power to run games at 4K resolution. As a proud owner, I can say it outperforms even the PS5. The standard model, which supports physical games, is my go-to choice. However, if you're comfortable with an all-digital library, the digital edition offers a $50 saving.
Xbox Series S
Xbox Series S - 512GB
Current Price: $299 (Going Up to $379 Soon)
- Get it at Amazon
- Get it at GameStop
- Get it at Target
- Get it at Walmart
Xbox Series S 1TB - $349 (Going Up to $429 Soon)
- Get it at Amazon
- Get it at GameStop
- Get it at Target
- Get it at Walmart
The Xbox Series S is perfect for those who embrace an all-digital gaming future. While it's less powerful than the Series X, running games at 1440p resolution, it's still a fantastic choice if that resolution suits your needs. With options in 512GB and 1TB, I recommend the 1TB model due to the large storage demands of modern games and the high cost of additional Xbox storage.
Xbox Wireless Controllers
Out August 13: Xbox Wireless Controller – Sky Cipher Special Edition
Current Price: $60.96 (Going Up to $79.99 Soon)
Several Xbox controllers are also seeing price adjustments, though not all are affected equally. The pricing for controllers has been more variable than for consoles, so the impact might be less noticeable. Here are the upcoming price changes:
- 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)
Acting swiftly could help you secure these popular gaming items at their current, more affordable prices.
