Microsoft increases prices for Xbox consoles and controllers
Microsoft has announced a global increase in the recommended retail prices for its Xbox Series S and X consoles, Xbox wireless controllers and headsets, and even some upcoming first-party Xbox games. These price adjustments went into effect today, with the Xbox Series X seeing a significant $100 increase to $599.99 in the US. Additionally, Microsoft plans to price some of its new first-party Xbox games at up to $79.99 starting this holiday season.
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The price of the Xbox Series S (512GB) model has risen by $80, moving from $299.99 to $379.99 in the US. The 1TB version of the Series S is now priced at $429.99, while the digital edition of the Xbox Series X will cost $549.99. The 2TB galaxy black special edition of the Xbox Series X has seen an even steeper increase, now priced at $729.99.
Xbox wireless controllers in the US have also experienced price adjustments, with the standard controller now recommended at $64.99 and the Xbox wireless headset at $119.99. Notably, these accessory prices are already reflected by many retailers.
Aligning with Nintendo’s pricing strategy for some top Switch 2 titles, Microsoft will also increase the price of select new Xbox games from $69.99 to $79.99 this holiday season. However, the pricing for Xbox Game Pass subscriptions will remain unchanged.
These price increases for Xbox consoles and controllers are not limited to the US, also impacting European countries, including the UK, as well as markets like Australia. In Europe, the Xbox Series S (512GB) will now be priced at €349.99, and in the UK, at £299.99. The Xbox Series X (1TB) will retail for €599.99 in Europe and £499.99 in the UK. Earlier this month, Sony also raised the prices of its PlayStation 5 consoles in Europe and the UK.
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This marks the second price hike for the Xbox Series X console, with the previous increase occurring in June 2023, which also affected Xbox Game Pass. The subscription service saw another price increase last year with the introduction of a new standard tier.
These price adjustments come amidst ongoing economic uncertainty and just a day after Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reported strong preorder and pre-install figures on both Xbox and PlayStation Store during the company’s Q3 fiscal earnings call. Microsoft also reported a significant 45 percent year-over-year increase in PC Game Pass revenue.
As of writing, new pricing in South Africa has not been confirmed.
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