Microsoft has announced price increases for Xbox consoles, controllers, and eventually games. The new recommended retail pricing for hardware takes effect immediately, while new first-party titles will rise to $79.99 starting this holiday season. If you've considered buying a new Xbox Series X|S or controller, it’s best to act soon. The updated, higher prices are already in effect on Xbox's official store, though some retailers may still offer the original pricing—for now.

Xbox Series X

Xbox Series X - 1TB

$599.99 $499.99 save 17% at Amazon

Xbox Series X - $499 (Price Rising Soon to $599)

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Xbox Series X 1TB Digital Edition - $449 (Price Rising Soon to $549)

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The Xbox Series X is Microsoft's flagship console, delivering enough power to run games in true 4K resolution. It's a high-performance machine that many prefer, even over the PS5. The standard model lets you buy and play physical games, which is why it's recommended above. If you're comfortable with an all-digital library, the digital edition offers the same experience and saves you $50.

Xbox Series S

Xbox Series S - 512GB

$379.99 $273.99 save 28% at Amazon

Xbox Series S

Xbox Series S 512GB - $299 (Price Rising Soon to $379)

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Xbox Series S 1TB - $349 (Price Rising Soon to $429)

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If you're ready to go all-digital, the Xbox Series S is an attractive option. Its main limitation is raw power—it targets 1440p resolution rather than 4K. If that fits your needs, this console delivers excellent value. Available in 512GB and 1TB versions, the 1TB model is recommended since modern games require substantial storage, and expanding Xbox storage isn't cheap.

Xbox Wireless Controllers

Available August 13

Xbox Wireless Controller – Sky Cipher Special Edition

$79.99 $60.96 save 24% at Amazon

Several Xbox controllers are also seeing price adjustments. With numerous controller types available, not every model will receive the same increase—some won’t change at all. Controller pricing has always been more flexible than console pricing, so these changes may be less noticeable. Below are the updated Xbox controller prices:

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 (previously $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)