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Microsoft Raises U.S. Xbox Prices Again, With Series X Hitting $649 on Oct. 3

Analysts link the U.S.-only increases to tariff pressures after Microsoft cited a changing macroeconomic environment.

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There's still no price information for the Xbox Ally range.
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Xbox Series X surrounded by cash money

Overview

  • New U.S. RRPs effective Oct. 3: Series S 512GB $399.99, Series S 1TB $449.99, Series X Digital $599.99, Series X $649.99, and Series X 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition $799.99.
  • Microsoft says pricing for controllers and headsets is unchanged, and console prices outside the United States are not affected by this update.
  • This is the second U.S. Xbox hardware price hike in six months, lifting the Series X by a total of $150 and the Series S by $100 over that period.
  • The 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition rises to $799.99, a $200 increase from its debut price about a year ago.
  • Coverage ties the move to higher costs linked to recent U.S. tariffs, as Sony and Nintendo have also raised U.S. console prices, and Microsoft highlights services like Xbox Cloud Gaming to bolster value.