Rush to Buy Xbox Series X and S Before Price Increase

Microsoft has officially confirmed a price increase for select Xbox hardware, with potential changes coming to game pricing as well. The updated recommended retail prices for consoles and accessories are already in effect at the official Xbox store, while new first-party titles will see a jump to $79.99 starting this holiday season. If you've been considering an upgrade to your gaming setup, now might be the time to act before prices rise further.

Xbox Series X

Xbox Series X - 1TB

$599.99 save 17% $499.99 at Amazon
Xbox Series X - $499 (Going Up to $599 Soon)

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Xbox Series X 1TB Digital Edition - $449 (Going Up to $549 Soon)

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The Xbox Series X remains Microsoft's most powerful console, capable of delivering native 4K gaming performance. For physical media lovers like myself, the standard edition is ideal — I personally prefer having the option to play disc-based games. However, if digital convenience suits your style better, the Digital Edition offers a $50 discount while maintaining full backward compatibility and access to the Xbox Game Pass ecosystem.

Xbox Series S

Xbox Series S - 512GB

$379.99 save 28% $273.99 at Amazon
Xbox Series S 512GB - $299 (Going Up to $379 Soon)

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Xbox Series S 1TB - $349 (Going Up to $429 Soon)

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For gamers who are okay with digital-only content and don’t require ultra-high resolution, the Xbox Series S offers excellent value. It targets gameplay at 1440p rather than 4K, which makes it more affordable but still future-proof enough for most players. Available in both 512GB and 1TB storage options, I’d personally recommend the 1TB model—especially considering how quickly modern game files consume storage space on Xbox systems.

Xbox Wireless Controllers

Available August 13

Xbox Wireless Controller – Sky Cipher Special Edition

$79.99 save 24% $60.96 at Amazon

In addition to console price hikes, several Xbox Wireless Controller models are also seeing increases. While not all variants are affected equally, here’s what to expect moving forward:

• 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)

Controller pricing tends to fluctuate more often than console pricing, so these adjustments may not be as immediately noticeable. Still, if you’re eyeing a premium controller like the Elite Series 2, it’s worth picking one up sooner rather than later to avoid paying the higher price point.