In an announcement this morning, Microsoft has revealed that it will be upping the cost for the Xbox Series S, X, and all of its accessories starting today, May 1st, 2025. The standard 512 GB Series S will now be $379.99 (up from $299.99) while the 1 TB Series X will retail for $599.99 (up from $499.99). Its first-party titles will also be increasing from $69.99 to $79.99 around the holiday season.
The Xbox website has a breakdown of all of the price increases, which are as follows (regional pricing differs and is listed on Microsoft’s support page):
- Xbox Series S 512 GB – $379.99
- Xbox Series S 1 TB – $429.99
- Xbox Series X Digital – $549.99
- Xbox Series X – $599.99
- Xbox Series X 2 TB Galaxy Special Edition – $729.99
- 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
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Core) – $149.99
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Full) – $199.99
- Xbox Stereo Headset – $64.99
- Xbox Wireless Headset – $119.99
Speaking to IGN, a Microsoft representative stated, “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.”
This increase might seem sudden, but it’s not without precedent. In 2023, Microsoft increased the price of its console in other regions alongside an increase in pricing for Xbox Game Pass. One of the major reasons, then, was that COVID-19 had impacted supply chains so drastically that microprocessors and CPU components had gone up in cost. With President Trump’s latest tariffs now in full swing, prices are going up for practically every industry, so Microsoft likely couldn’t avoid this.
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Written by Peter Glagowski
Peter has been a freelance gaming and film critic for over seven years. His passion for Nintendo is only matched by the size of his collection.
