Microsoft has recently announced a price increase for Xbox consoles, controllers, and upcoming first-party games. The new prices for hardware are effective immediately, while the $79.99 price tag for new first-party games will be implemented this holiday season. If you're considering purchasing an Xbox Series X|S or a new controller, now is the time to act, as the new, higher prices are already reflected on Xbox's official store. However, you might still find the original prices at some retailers, but only for a limited time.
Xbox Series X
Xbox Series X - 1TB
Current Price: $499.99 at Amazon (Save 17% from $599.99)
- Xbox Series X - $499 (Going Up to $599 Soon)
- Get it at Amazon, GameStop, Walmart (third-party seller)
Xbox Series X 1TB Digital Edition - $449 (Going Up to $549 Soon)
- Get it at Amazon, GameStop, Target, Walmart (third-party seller)
The Xbox Series X is Microsoft's flagship console, boasting the power to run games at 4K resolution. As an avid gamer, I find it outperforms even my PS5. The standard model supports physical games, which is a big plus for me. However, if you're okay with an all-digital library, the digital edition offers a $50 saving.
Xbox Series S
Xbox Series S - 512GB
Current Price: $273.99 at Amazon (Save 28% from $379.99)
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 runs games at a lower 1440p resolution compared to the Series X, it remains a strong contender for budget-conscious gamers. I recommend opting for 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 at Amazon (Save 24% from $79.99)
Some Xbox controllers are also seeing price adjustments, though not all models are affected equally. The pricing for controllers has been more dynamic than for consoles, so the impact of the price increase might be less noticeable. Here are the updated 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)
