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Microsoft Raises U.S. Xbox Series X and Series S Prices Again for Oct. 3

Reporters link the U.S.-only move to new tariffs raising electronics manufacturing costs.

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There's still no price information for the Xbox Ally range.
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Overview

  • Effective October 3, the Series X rises to $649.99 (up $50), the Series S 512GB to $399.99 (up $20), the Series X Digital to $599.99, and the 2TB Galaxy Black to $799.99.
  • Microsoft says controller and headset pricing stays the same and prices outside the United States are unchanged.
  • This is the second U.S. increase in 2025, bringing cumulative jumps to about $150 for Series X and about $100 for Series S versus pre‑May levels.
  • Coverage attributes the price hikes to 2025 U.S. tariffs on goods from China, Vietnam, and India that have increased manufacturing and component costs.
  • Industry context includes recent U.S. price increases by Sony and Nintendo, with some reporting pointing to greater Microsoft emphasis on cloud and cross‑platform access and noting tariff-related uncertainty around the Xbox Ally handheld’s RRP.