Subj : Microsoft to raise the price of all Xbox Series consoles by $100
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Thu May 01 2025 16:15:08

Microsoft to raise the price of all Xbox Series consoles by $100 with 
software hitting $80, matching the cost of some Nintendo Switch 2 games

Date:
Thu, 01 May 2025 15:03:18 +0000

Description:
Microsoft has announced that it is raising the prices of all Xbox consoles, 
accessories, and software.

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t is raising the prices of its Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles, 
accessories, and headsets Prices are set to change today, with some 
first-party games expected to be adjusted to $79.99 later this year Xbox 
Series X and Xbox Series S consoles in the US will see a $100 increase 

Microsoft has announced that it is raising the prices of all Xbox consoles, 
accessories, and software. 

In a new support post today, Microsoft confirmed that as of May 1, the prices 
of its Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles will see an increase 
worldwide, with the US getting a massive $100 hike. 

Some controllers are also being adjusted by at least $10 globally, while 
devices like the Adaptive Controller and Adaptive Joystick will remain the 
same, but the price of headsets is only going up in the United States and 
Canada. 

Although the cost of games isn't changing right now, the company said the 
price of some of its new, first-party games will be adjusted to $79.99 
starting this holiday season, matching the price of certain Nintendo Switch 2 
titles. 

In the Q&A section, Microsoft confirmed that this will apply to both physical 
and digital versions, but "different games and expansions will continue to be 
offered at a variety of price points". 

It also seems that the cost of Xbox Game Pass will remain the same. 

"We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with 
careful consideration given market conditions and the rising cost of 
development," Microsoft said. "Looking ahead, we continue to focus on 
offering more ways to play more games across any screen and ensuring value 
for Xbox players." 

You can check out the new prices of all consoles and accessories below. New 
Xbox console pricing - US and UK: Xbox Series S 512GB - $379.99 / 299.99 (was 
$299.99 / 249.99) Xbox Series S 1TB - $429.99 / 349.99 (was $349.99 / 299.99) 
Xbox Series X Digital - $549.99 / 449.99 (was $449.99 / 349.99) Xbox Series X 
- $599.99 / 499.99 (was $499.99 / 399.99) Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Special 
Edition - $729.99 / 589.99 (was $599.99 / 549.99) New Xbox accessory pricing 
- US and UK: Xbox WirelessController (Core) -$64.99 / 59.99 (no change) Xbox 
Wireless Controller (Color) -$69.99 / 64.99 (no change) Xbox Wireless 
Controller  Special Edition - $79.99 / 74.99 (was $69.99 / no UK change) Xbox 
Wireless Controller  Limited Edition -$89.99 / 74.99 (was $79.99 / no UK 
change) Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Core) -$149.99 / 124.99 (no 
change) Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Full) -$199.99 / 169.99 (was 
$179.99 / 159.99) Xbox Stereo Headset -$64.99 / 45.99 (no change) Xbox 
Wireless Headset -$119.99 / 99.99 (was $109.99 / no UK change) You might also 
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June 5



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https://www.techradar.com/gaming/microsoft-to-raise-the-price-of-all-xbox-seri
es-consoles-by-usd100-with-software-hitting-usd80-matching-the-cost-of-some-ni
ntendo-switch-2-games


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