Subj : Yet another Xbox price hike in the US makes Microsoft's consoles
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Mon Sep 22 2025 11:45:10

Yet another Xbox price hike in the US makes Microsoft's consoles even harder 
to recommend

Date:
Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:39:08 +0000

Description:
Yes, another Xbox console price hike is due to hit US markets in early 
October.

FULL STORY
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will receive another round of Xbox console price hikes They will take effect 
from October 3, 2025 Microsoft cites "changes in the macroeconomic 
environment" 

You might want to buy an Xbox Series X soon as the console is set to receive 
yet another price hike in the US early next month. 

Xbox's official support website announced the upcoming change, accompanied by 
a PDF that breaks down price increases that will affect Xbox Series X and 
Xbox Series S models from October 3, 2025. 

The price changes are as follows: 

 Product 

 Previous price 

 New price (as of October 3) 

Xbox Series S (512GB) 

$379.99 

$399.99 

Xbox Series S (1TB) 

$429.99 

$449.99 

Xbox Series X 

$599.99 

$649.99 

Xbox Series X Digital Edition 

$549.99 

$599.99 

Xbox Series X Galaxy Black Special Edition (2TB) 

$729.99 

$799.99 

Xbox Series S consoles will be receiving the mildest price increases, but 
Xbox Series X consoles have been hit the hardest. Even the Xbox Series X 
Digital Edition and Xbox Series X Galaxy Black Special Edition are feeling 
the burn, with huge $50 and $70 hikes respectively. 

Xbox's support page explains that the price increases are "due to changes in 
the macroeconomic environment" in the US, which may refer to the import 
tariffs put in place by the country's current administration. 

Otherwise, Xbox added: "We understand that these changes are challenging, and 
they were made with careful consideration. Looking ahead, we continue to 
focus on offering more ways to play more games across any screen and 
providing value for Xbox players." 

The Xbox Series X will be an especially hard sell now, as its new price point 
is just $50 shy of the PS5 Pro 's $699.99. Sony's console, by comparison, 
offers heightened performance over the base PlayStation 5 and current Xbox 
consoles, and therefore may be the one to pick going forward if you have the 
cash and are in the market for a powerful current-gen system. 

These latest price increases are exclusive to the US for now, with no 
immediate plans for more increases to hit other markets such as the UK, 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/gaming-industry/yet-another-xbox-price-hike-i
n-the-us-makes-microsofts-consoles-even-harder-to-recommend


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