Microsoft Is Hiking Xbox Series Console Prices Again. Here’s What You’ll Pay This Fall
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Gaming is getting more and more expensive due to tariffs.
Microsoft will increase the prices of its Xbox Series consoles once again in October. This latest increase comes just five months after it raised prices due to tariffs.
An Xbox support page notes the upcoming price increase happening on Oct. 3, as first reported by Windows Central on Friday. Console costs will jump $20 to $70, depending on the version.
The new prices are:
- Xbox Series S 512GB: $380 to $400
- Xbox Series S 1TB: $430 to $450
- Xbox Series X Digital: $550 to $600
- Xbox Series X: $600 to $650
- Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition: $730 to $800
To provide some context on the pricing, the Xbox Series S 512GB was $300 at launch, and the Xbox Series X was $500. In December 2023, the Xbox Series X went for as low as $350.
Microsoft says the price changes are “due to the changes in the macroeconomic environment.” This likely refers to the tariffs instituted by President Donald Trump, which have also caused prices to increase for other video game hardware from Nintendo and Sony.
“We are navigating an incredibly dynamic environment right now,” a company source told Windows Central. “We’ve assessed the changing macroeconomic environment and addressed the applicable impacts.”
When asked for further comment, a Microsoft spokesperson pointed CNET to the Xbox support page.
Where to get an Xbox Series X at its original price
The Xbox price hike won’t take effect until Oct. 3. Until then, you can pick up the Xbox Series consoles for the current pricing at retailers including Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart.
