Xbox has announced that it will be raising the prices of its Series X|S consoles and accessories starting on May 1. Additionally, Xbox first-party games will cost $80 in Holiday 2025.
In a statement, Microsoft said the following about the price raise: “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.”
Check out the new prices of the Xbox Series X|S and select accessories below:
- Xbox Series S 512GB – $379.99 (originally $299.99)
- Xbox Series S 1TB – $429.99 (originally $349.99)
- Xbox Series X Digital – $549.99 (originally $449.99)
- Xbox Series X – $599.99 (originally $499.99)
- Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Special Edition $729.99 (originally $599.99)
- Xbox Wireless Controller (Core) – $64.99 (originally $59.99)
- Xbox Wireless Controller (Color) – $69.99 (originally $64.99)
- Xbox Wireless Controller – Special Edition – $79.99 (originally $69.99)
- 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)
- Xbox Stereo Headset – $64.99 (originally $59.99)
- Xbox Wireless Headset – $119.99 (up from $109.99)
The new pricing for first-party games will likely affect titles such as Fable, Perfect Dark, Gears of War: E-Day, and more. The next game from Xbox is DOOM: The Dark Ages, which will release on May 15. It will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It brings the world of DOOM to medieval times for the very first time.
The new prices for the Xbox Series X|S and its accessories will go into effect starting today, May 1. New Xbox first-party games will cost $80 starting in Holiday 2025.
