Microsoft has announced a series of price increases for its Xbox consoles, accessories, and upcoming games. Beginning today, hardware will see significant price changes based on country/region. Microsoft has also confirmed it will begin launching some first-party games at $79.99 this year.
A post on the Xbox support page details the adjusted prices for consoles, controllers, and headsets. These prices vary across the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, and other territories. We’ve included the US price changes in this article and recommend our international readers visit the support page to view the pricing updates for their respective countries.
Recommended Retail Pricing for Xbox Console and Controllers as of May 1, 2025 (US)
Consoles
- Xbox Series S 512 GB – $379.99 (originally $299.99)
- Xbox Series S 1TB – $429.99 (originally 349.99)
- Xbox Series X Digital – $549.99 (originally 449.99)
- Xbox Series X – $599.99 (originally $499.99)
- Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition – $729.99 (originally $599.99)
Controllers & Headsets
- 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 (US/Canada only)
- Xbox Wireless Headset – $119.99 (US/Canada only)
Additionally, Xbox announces that certain upcoming first-party games will retail at $79.99 beginning this holiday season. This will apply to physical and digital versions. Xbox also confirms that existing releases will not see a price change. These software price adjustments are the first to follow Nintendo’s $80 pricing for its upcoming Mario Kart World.
As of now, there are no confirmed Xbox first-party releases for the holiday season. We’ll likely find out which games will be the first to receive this updated pricing during the Xbox Games Showcase on June 8.
Microsoft comments on why it’s making these changes in the post, saying, “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.”
Xbox’s price adjustments are the latest in a series of price increases for hardware and software across the industry due to current economic conditions (caused at least partially by the United States tariffs). Earlier this month, Sony raised prices for the PlayStation 5 console family in Europe and other non-US territories, citing “a challenging economic environment, including high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates.”
Nintendo fans have also felt sticker shock at the Switch 2’s $449/$499 pricing. Nintendo delayed the US pre-order date for the Switch 2 in response to a round of US tariffs before announcing price increases for Switch 2 accessories.
What do you make of Xbox’s price adjustments? How do you feel about the state of game pricing across the industry? Let us know in the comments.
