Microsoft has just joined other gaming industry players in raising prices for their hardware and software. Starting today, the cost of the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles will see a substantial increase. Additionally, Microsoft is also hiking up the price of its Xbox accessories, while aiming to boost the standard price for major game releases to $79.99 by the holiday season.
As a dedicated gamer, I recently stumbled upon some news from IGN that has got me thinking – it seems like Microsoft’s upping the game (pun intended!) on pricing for most of its gaming goods. Here’s a breakdown of the revised prices for Xbox products, as per the outlet:
– Xbox Series X: Previous price $499, now $509
– Xbox Series S: Previous price $299, now $309
– Xbox One X: Previous price $399, now $419
– Xbox One S All-Digital Edition: Previous price $249, now $269
– Xbox One S: Previous price $299, now $319
– Xbox One X 1TB Console – Forza Horizon 4 Bundle: Previous price $399, now $429
– Xbox One S 1TB Console – Minecraft Creators Bundle: Previous price $279, now $299
– Xbox One X 1TB Console – PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Edition: Previous price $399, now $429
- Xbox Series S 512 – $379.99 (was $299.99)
- Xbox Series S 1TB – $429.99 (was $349.99)
- Xbox Series X Digital – $549.99 (was $449.99)
- Xbox Series X – $599.99 (was $499.99)
- Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Special Edition $729.99 (was $599.99)
- 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 (was $79.99)
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Core) – $149.99 (was $139.99)
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Full) – $199.99 (was $179.99)
- Xbox Stereo Headset -$64.99
- Xbox Wireless Headset – $119.99 (was $109.99)
Microsoft provided IGN the following statement:
This follows a pattern of rising prices in the video game sector. Recently, Nintendo unveiled that Mario Kart World, one of the launch titles for the Switch 2, will retail at $79.99, marking a shift in their pricing strategy for games. Not long ago, Sony disclosed price rises for PS5 consoles in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.
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2025-05-01 16:57