Microsoft Raises Xbox Series X|S Console Prices Globally
Microsoft Raises Xbox Series X|S Console Prices Globally
Microsoft has announced a global price increase for its Xbox Series X|S consoles, peripherals, and upcoming first-party games, citing "market conditions" and rising development costs. Here are the key details:
### **1. Console Price Increases (U.S.) **
- **Xbox Series S (512GB)**: $299.99 → $379.99 (**+$80**) .
- **Xbox Series S (1TB)**: $349.99 → $429.99 (**+$80**) .
- **Xbox Series X (1TB)**: $499.99 → $599.99 (**+$100**) .
- **Xbox Series X Digital Edition**: $449.99 → $549.99 (**+$100**) .
- **Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black**: $599.99 → $729.99 (**+$130**) .
### **2. Global Price Adjustments**
- **Europe**: Series S rises from €299.99 to €349.99; Series X jumps to €599.99 .
- **UK**: Series S now £299.99; Series X at £499.99 .
- **Australia**: Series S starts at $549 AUD; Series X at $849 AUD .
### **3. Accessories and Games**
- **Controllers**: Base wireless controller up to $64.99 (from $59.99); special editions reach $89.99 .
- **Headsets**: Xbox Wireless Headset now $119.99 in the U.S. /Canada .
- **New Games**: First-party titles (e.g., upcoming holiday releases) will cost $79.99, up from $69.99 .
### **4. Reasons Behind the Hike**
Microsoft attributes the changes to:
- **Rising development costs** (e.g., Activision Blizzard's $700M+ game budgets) .
- **Market conditions**, including inflation and **Trump-era tariffs** on Chinese-manufactured electronics (Xbox consoles are primarily made in China) .
### **5. Industry Context**
- **Sony**: Raised PS5 prices in Europe/Australia (but not the U.S.) .
- **Nintendo**: Priced Switch 2 at $449.99 (vs. original Switch’s $299) and delayed pre-orders due to tariffs .
Microsoft emphasized these decisions were "made with careful consideration" but acknowledged the challenges for players . For full regional pricing, refer to [Microsoft’s support page](https://www.xbox.com/support) .
*Note: Xbox Game Pass prices
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Microsoft's price increase on Xbox consoles and games is due to rising development costs and market conditions. While the hike is noticeable, it aligns with industry trends and reflects broader economic factors.