Microsoft announced it is increasing the price of Xbox consoles, games, and accessories.
“As of May 1, we have adjusted recommended retailer pricing for our consoles and controllers worldwide,” said Microsoft. “We also expect to adjust the pricing of some of our new, first-party games starting this holiday season to $79.99. Those titles purchased on the Xbox Store have the benefit of Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing players to buy once and play on console and PC at no additional cost.
“We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with careful consideration given market conditions and the rising cost of development. Looking ahead, we continue to focus on offering more ways to play more games across any screen and ensuring value for Xbox players.”
The price in the US is seeing the biggest price increase with the Xbox Series S increasing by $80 to $299.99 and $429.99, while the Xbox Series X going up by $100 to $549.99 for the digital model and $599.99 for the disc drive model. The 2TB Xbox Series X has shot up $130 to $729.99.
In the UK, the price of the Xbox Series S is going up by £50 to £299.99 and £349.99, while the Xbox Series X is increasing by £20 to £449.99 for the digital model and £499.99 for the disc drive model. The 2TB Xbox Series X has increased £40 to £589.99.
in Europe, the price of the Xbox Series S is going up by €50 to €349.99 and €399.99, while the Xbox Series X is increasing by €50 to €549.99 for the digital model and €599.99 for the disc drive model. The 2TB Xbox Series X has increased €50 to €699.99.
Here are the new prices in the US:
Consoles
- 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)
Controllers & headsets
- 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)
Here are the new prices in the UK:
Consoles
- Xbox Series S 512 – £299.99
- Xbox Series S 1TB – £349.99
- Xbox Series X Digital – £449.99
- Xbox Series X – £499.99
- Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Special Edition – £589.99
Controllers & headsets
- Xbox Wireless Controller (Core) – £59.99
- Xbox Wireless Controller (Color) – £64.99
- Xbox Wireless Controller – Special Edition – £74.99
- Xbox Wireless Controller – Limited Edition – $£74.99
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Core) – $£124.99
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Full) – £169.99
Here are the new prices in Europe:
Consoles
- Xbox Series S 512 – €349.99
- Xbox Series S 1TB – €399.99
- Xbox Series X Digital – €549.99
- Xbox Series X – €599.99
- Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Special Edition – €699.99
Controllers & headsets
- 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
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Core) – €149.99
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Full) – €199.99
Here are the new prices in Australia:
Consoles
- Xbox Series S 512 – AUS$549.00
- Xbox Series S 1TB – AUS$499.00
- Xbox Series X Digital – AUS$749.00
- Xbox Series X – AUS$849.00
- Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Special Edition – AUS$1,049.00
Controllers & headsets
- Xbox Wireless Controller (Core) – AUS$99.95
- Xbox Wireless Controller (Color) – AUS$104.95
- Xbox Wireless Controller – Special Edition – AUS$119.95
- Xbox Wireless Controller – Limited Edition – AUS$129.95
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Core) – AUS$229.95
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Full) – AUS$279.95
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