Xbox Series global price increase announced
A $100 increase for 512GB models, $150 increase for 1TB models.
Microsoft will increase the price of Xbox Series consoles worldwide for a third time starting August 1, following a global price increase back in May 2025 and a United States-only price increase in October 2025, the company announced.
The 512 gigabyte Xbox Series S model will increase by $100 to $499.99, while all one terabyte Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S models will increase by $150. The two terabyte Xbox Series X will be discontinued.
Here are the new prices:
| Products | Old Price | New Price | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xbox Series S 512GB | $399.99 | $499.99 | $100 |
| Xbox Series S 1TB | $449.99 | $599.99 | $150 |
| Xbox Series X Digital | $599.99 | $749.99 | $150 |
| Xbox Series X | $649.99 | $799.99 | $150 |
| Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black | $799.99 | Discontinued | — |
“Last October, we increased [the] Xbox console price by $20 [to] $70 in the U.S.,” reads the announcement. “We hoped another price increase would not be necessary, and we have spent the last several months working with suppliers on options. Unfortunately, console storage and memory prices have increased by more than 2.5x and we expect another doubling by the fall of 2027. The entire consumer electronics industry is struggling with the current components crisis, but the effects are particularly hard on consoles. Unlike phones, computers, speakers, and other consumer devices, consoles are typically not sold at a profit, but instead for less than they cost to make.”
Xbox also shared the following programs to make Xbox gaming more accessible:
- Buy Now, Pay Later – We’ve made it easier for players to use Buy Now, Pay Later options on eligible XBOX hardware purchases through Microsoft Stores, making it possible to break up your payment into predictable short-term, interest-free installments.
- Interest Free Financing – Players purchasing eligible XBOX hardware through Amazon can take advantage of 0% APR financing for up to 12 months, giving players more flexibility with lower monthly payments and more budgeting control.
- Previously Played Consoles – We are working with retail partners on new programs to provide previously played consoles at lower prices. Players who are ready to upgrade or no longer use their console will be able to trade it in with participating retail partners for cash or store credit. Those consoles will then be made available at lower prices for players.
- Certified Refurbished Consoles – XBOX Certified Refurbished Consoles are available at Microsoft Stores for up to US$100 off MSRP.