Microsoft has recently announced an increase in prices for Xbox consoles, controllers, and upcoming first-party games. The new pricing for hardware is effective immediately, whereas the price for new first-party games will rise to $79.99 starting this holiday season. If you're considering purchasing a new Xbox Series X|S or a controller, now is the time to act before the price hike takes full effect. While the new prices are already in place on the official Xbox store, some retailers are still offering the original prices, but this won't last long.
Xbox Series X
Xbox Series X - 1TB
Current Price: $499.99 at Amazon (Save 17% off $599.99)
- Xbox Series X - $499 (Increasing to $599 Soon)
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- Get it at GameStop
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Xbox Series X 1TB Digital Edition - $449 (Increasing to $549 Soon)
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- Get it at GameStop
- Get it at Target
- Get it at Walmart (third-party seller)
The Xbox Series X stands out as the flagship model, boasting the power to run games at 4K resolution. As a proud owner, I find it outperforms my PS5, particularly because I enjoy the flexibility of physical game purchases. For those comfortable with a digital-only library, the digital edition offers a $50 saving, making it an attractive option.
Xbox Series S
Xbox Series S - 512GB
Current Price: $273.99 at Amazon (Save 28% off $379.99)
Xbox Series S 512GB - $299 (Increasing to $379 Soon)
- Get it at Amazon
- Get it at GameStop
- Get it at Target
- Get it at Walmart
Xbox Series S 1TB - $349 (Increasing to $429 Soon)
- Get it at Amazon
- Get it at GameStop
- Get it at Target
- Get it at Walmart
For gamers open to an all-digital future, the Xbox Series S is a compelling choice. However, it's worth noting that its hardware power is less than the Series X, designed to run games at 1440p rather than 4K. If this resolution suits your needs, the Series S is an excellent console. I recommend opting for the 1TB model due to the increasing size of modern games and the cost of additional storage.
Xbox Wireless Controllers
Out August 13: Xbox Wireless Controller – Sky Cipher Special Edition
Current Price: $60.96 at Amazon (Save 24% off $79.99)
Several Xbox controllers are also facing a price increase, though not all models are affected equally. Pricing for controllers has been more variable than for consoles, so the impact of the price hike might be less noticeable. Here are the updated prices for various 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)
Act quickly to take advantage of current pricing before these changes go into effect.
