Xbox Series X and S: Buy Before Price Increase

Microsoft has recently announced a price increase for Xbox consoles, controllers, and upcoming games. The new recommended retail prices for hardware are effective immediately, while the price for new first-party games will rise to $79.99 starting this holiday season. If you're considering purchasing an Xbox Series X|S or a new controller, now is the time to act, as the higher prices are already reflected on Xbox's official store. However, some retailers may still offer the current prices for a limited time.

Xbox Series X

Xbox Series X - 1TB

Current Price: $499.99 at Amazon (Save 17% off $599.99)

• Xbox Series X - $499 (Going Up to $599 Soon)
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Xbox Series X 1TB Digital Edition - $449 (Going Up to $549 Soon)

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The Xbox Series X stands as the flagship model, boasting the power to run games at 4K resolution. As a proud owner, I can say it outperforms my PS5 in many ways. I appreciate the ability to use physical games, which is why I recommend the standard model. However, if you're comfortable with an all-digital library, the digital edition offers a $50 saving.

Xbox Series S

Xbox Series S - 512GB

Current Price: $273.99 at Amazon (Save 28% off $379.99)

• Xbox Series S 512GB - $299 (Going Up to $379 Soon)
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Xbox Series S 1TB - $349 (Going Up to $429 Soon)

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The Xbox Series S is perfect for those who are ready to go all-digital. While it has less raw power and runs games at 1440p instead of 4K, it's still a fantastic choice for many gamers. With options in 512GB and 1TB, I'd recommend the 1TB model due to the large file sizes of modern games and the high cost of additional storage.

Xbox Wireless Controllers

Out August 13: Xbox Wireless Controller – Sky Cipher Special Edition

Current Price: $60.96 at Amazon (Save 24% off $79.99)

Several Xbox controllers are also seeing price increases, though not all models are affected equally. The pricing for controllers has been more dynamic than for consoles, so the impact might be less noticeable. Here are the upcoming price changes:

• 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)

Act quickly to take advantage of current prices before the new rates take effect across all platforms.