01-05-2025
Here's how much Microsoft Xbox consoles, accessories, and games will cost now
Microsoft has announced substantial price hikes for its Xbox product lineup, effective May 1, 2025. The company cited rising development costs and challenging market conditions as reasons for the adjustments. These changes encompass Xbox consoles, controllers, headsets, and select first-party games.
#Pahalgam Terrorist Attack
Nuclear Power! How India and Pakistan's arsenals stack up
Does America have a plan to capture Pakistan's nuclear weapons?
Airspace blockade: India plots a flight path to skip Pakistan
Also read:
Oblivion Remastered: Can play game on Xbox, PlayStation and PC? See game pricing, availability, platforms and gameplay
Xbox Series X and Series S see substantial price increases
The Xbox Series X has experienced a $100 price increase, now retailing at $599.99. Similarly, the Xbox Series S models have also seen price hikes:
5
5
Next
Stay
Playback speed
1x Normal
Back
0.25x
0.5x
1x Normal
1.5x
2x
5
5
/
Skip
Ads by
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
Lifetime Office 2024 License for Thuy Van [Order]
prime software
Undo
Xbox Series S (512GB): $379.99 (previously $299.99)
Xbox Series S (1TB): $429.99 (previously $349.99)
Xbox Series X Digital Edition: $549.99 (new model)
Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Special Edition: $729.99
These increases reflect Microsoft's response to the rising costs of hardware production and global inflation.
Controllers and headsets also see price hikes
Alongside console price adjustments, Microsoft has raised prices on various Xbox accessories:
Live Events
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 (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
Xbox Wireless Headset: $119.99 (up from $109.99)
These price increases are part of Microsoft's broader strategy to align accessory costs with current market conditions.
Also read:
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Combat Pack available exclusively for PC Game Pass, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members
Upcoming Xbox first-party games to be priced at $79.99
Microsoft has confirmed that select first-party Xbox games will be priced at $79.99 starting this holiday season. Titles such as the next mainline
Call of Duty
, the new
Fable
(delayed to 2026), the
Perfect Dark
reboot, inXile's
Clockwork Revolution
, Rare's
Everwild
, The Coalition's
Gears of War: E-Day
, Hideo Kojima's
OD
, and Undead Labs'
State of Decay 3
are expected to fall under this pricing tier. Additionally, Double Fine's upcoming game is anticipated to follow suit.
Global impact and market considerations
These price adjustments are being implemented globally, with the exception of headset prices, which are only increasing in the U.S. and Canada. Microsoft attributes these changes to market conditions and the rising cost of development. Despite the price hikes, the company remains focused on offering more ways to play games across various screens and ensuring value for Xbox players.
