Rush to Buy Xbox Series X and S Before Price Increase

Microsoft has recently announced a price increase for Xbox consoles, controllers, and upcoming games. The new recommended retail prices for hardware are effective immediately, while the price for new first-party games will rise to $79.99 starting this holiday season. If you're considering purchasing an Xbox Series X|S or a new controller, now is the time to act before the prices go up. The updated prices are already reflected on Xbox's official store, but some retailers may still offer the original prices for a limited time.

Xbox Series X

Xbox Series X - 1TB

Xbox Series X - $499 (Going Up to $599 Soon)

Get it at Amazon, GameStop, Walmart (third-party seller)

Xbox Series X 1TB Digital Edition - $449 (Going Up to $549 Soon)

Get it at Amazon, GameStop, Target, Walmart (third-party seller)

The Xbox Series X stands as the pinnacle of Xbox gaming, boasting the power to run games at 4K resolution. As a proud owner, I find it even more satisfying than my PS5, especially because it supports physical game discs. For those comfortable with an all-digital library, the digital edition offers a $50 saving.

Xbox Series S

Xbox Series S - 512GB

Xbox Series S 512GB - $299 (Going Up to $379 Soon)

Get it at Amazon, GameStop, Target, Walmart

Xbox Series S 1TB - $349 (Going Up to $429 Soon)

Get it at Amazon, GameStop, Target, Walmart

The Xbox Series S is perfect for gamers who are ready to go all-digital. While it's less powerful than the Series X, running games at 1440p instead of 4K, it's still a fantastic choice for many. Available in 512GB and 1TB models, I recommend opting for the 1TB version due to the large storage demands of modern games and the high cost of additional Xbox storage.

Xbox Wireless Controllers

Xbox Wireless Controller – Sky Cipher Special Edition

Out August 13

Some Xbox controllers are also facing price increases, though not all models are affected equally. The pricing for controllers has been more dynamic than for consoles, so the impact of the price hike might be less noticeable. Here are the new prices for Xbox controllers:

• Xbox Wireless Controller (Core) - $64.99
• Xbox Wireless Controller (Color) - $69.99
• Xbox Wireless Controller - Special Edition - $79.99
• Xbox Wireless Controller - Limited Edition - $89.99 (up from $79.99)
• Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Core) - $149.99 (up from $139.99)
• Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Full) - $199.99 (up from $179.99)