Well, it looks like Microsoft’s Xbox lineup just got a bit heavier on the wallet. Starting May 1, you’ll need to fork over 20-25% more for those consoles and controllers. Here’s the scoop, because who doesn’t love a good price hike? 😅
- The Xbox Series S 512GB is now sitting pretty at $380 (a jump from $300)
- Feeling digital? The Xbox Series X 1TB Digital will now cost you $550, up from $450
- The Xbox Series S 1TB has climbed to $430, because $350 was so last year
- For the Blu-ray enthusiasts, the Xbox Series X 1TB with Blu-ray is now $600, up from $500
- And for those who want to splurge, the Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition is now a cool $730, up from $600
And it’s not just the consoles. Controllers and headsets are joining the party, starting at $65. First-party games are also getting in on the action, with prices set to hit $79.99 this holiday season. Seems like Microsoft is taking a page out of Nintendo’s playbook rather than blaming tariffs.
Here’s a silver lining: online retailers haven’t caught up with the new prices yet. But let’s be real—the current Xbox platform is five years old, and that mid-gen refresh? Reportedly canceled. Rumor has it we’re looking at a new generation, possibly a cloud hybrid, by 2028. Plus, more Xbox exclusives are popping up on PS5. So if you’ve been on the fence, now might be the time to jump before prices climb even higher.
