On Thursday, Microsoft made a significant announcement regarding the pricing of its popular gaming consoles, the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and related peripherals. This price adjustment will take effect immediately, impacting gamers across the globe. In the United States, the price of the Xbox Series X has increased by $100 or more, while the Xbox Series S has seen a rise of $80. Additionally, certain controllers and headsets will also experience a price hike of $10.
Starting this holiday season, new first-party Xbox games will retail at $79.99, marking a shift in pricing strategy for Microsoft. The updated prices for the consoles in the U.S. are as follows:
Xbox Series S 512GB — Increased from $299.99 to $379.99 Xbox Series S 1TB — Increased from $349.99 to $429.99 Xbox Series X Digital — Increased from $449.99 to $549.99 Xbox Series X — Increased from $499.99 to $599.99 Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black — Increased from $599.99 to $729.99For more detailed information on pricing for peripherals and updated prices for other regions, Microsoft invites customers to visit their official website.
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S were originally released in November 2020, with the Xbox Series X priced at $499 and the Xbox Series S at $299. These next-generation consoles feature advanced technology, including an updated AMD processor compared to the 2013 Xbox One, GDDR6 memory, and a cutting-edge solid-state drive (SSD). They also support 8K resolution, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and a variable refresh rate, making them highly sought after in the gaming community.
As gamers prepare for the upcoming holiday season, this price adjustment may influence purchasing decisions, particularly for those interested in upgrading their gaming setup with the latest Xbox consoles and accessories.
