Microsoft has officially increased prices for all Xbox Series consoles and accessories and confirmed that new first-party games will soon cost $80. The hardware price hikes went into effect on May 1, 2025, impacting markets worldwide, including the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia.
The price jump affects every console in the Xbox lineup. In the US, the Xbox Series S 512GB model now costs $379.99, up from $299.99. The 1TB version jumps to $429.99 from $349.99. The digital-only Xbox Series X now retails for $549.99 instead of $449.99, while the standard Series X with disc drive increased to $599.99 from $499.99. Special editions saw even steeper hikes, with the Series X 2TB Galaxy Special Edition now priced at $729.99, up from $599.99.
Accessories weren’t spared either. Standard Xbox Wireless Controllers now range from $64.99 to $89.99, depending on the edition. The premium Elite Series 2 Controller now costs $149.99 for the Core version and $199.99 for the Full version. Even the Xbox Wireless Headset saw a $10 increase to $119.99.
Beyond hardware, Microsoft confirmed that starting holiday 2025, new first-party Xbox games will be priced at $79.99 in the US. This means another major jump from the current $70 price point that was locked in when the Xbox Series consoles launched in 2020.
Microsoft hasn’t revealed a specific reason for these increases, but industry analysts point to rising manufacturing costs, ongoing global inflation, and new US import tariffs on electronics from China and Mexico as major factors. These economic headaches have already led to price hikes for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 in different regions.
The price hikes are a clear departure from the norm in gaming. Typically, console prices drop over time as the hardware becomes more manageable and cheaper to produce. This is the first time we’ve seen prices increase this many years after launch.
