Microsoft announced a price increase for a range of Xbox Series X|S consoles in the US due to “changes in the macroeconomic environment,” likely referring to the evolving situation involving tariffs. The price increase will be effective on October 3 for select Xbox Series X|S consoles in the US.
“Beginning on October 3, we will update the recommended retailer pricing for Series S and Series X consoles in the United States due to changes in the macroeconomic environment,” Microsoft said on its Xbox Support website. “We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with careful consideration. Looking ahead, we continue to focus on offering more ways to play more games across any screen and providing value for Xbox players.”
Here’s a breakdown of the new pricing at retail:
- Xbox Series S 512GB – $399.99 (formerly $379.99)
- Xbox Series S 1TB – $449.99 (formerly $429.99)
- Xbox Series X Digital – $599.99 (formerly $549.99)
- Xbox Series X – $649.99 (formerly $599.99)
- Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition – $799.99 (formerly $729.99)
Xbox will be hosting Tokyo Game Show 2025 broadcast on September 25 at 19:00 JST/ 3:00 a.m. PDT / 6:00 a.m. EDT on YouTube and Twitch. The Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 broadcast will feature exciting updates for third-party partners in Japan, across Asia, and around the world, along with games coming to Xbox Game Pass.
On the show floor, attendees can visit the Koei Tecmo Tokyo Game Show 2025 booth to try out Ninja Gaiden 4 on Xbox. There will also be ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X demo stations at the ASUS booth. Further, Bethesda will co-host a merchandise booth with Infolens Geek Shop featuring official merchandise for Fallout, Starfield, DOOM, and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, and more.
