Buy Xbox Series X and S Before Price Increase

Microsoft has announced a price increase for Xbox consoles, controllers, and upcoming games. The new 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, as the higher prices are already reflected on Xbox's official store. However, you may still find the old prices at some retailers for a limited time.

Xbox Series X

Xbox Series X - 1TB

Current Price: $499.99 at Amazon (Save 17% from $599.99)

Xbox Series X - $499 (Going Up to $599 Soon)
Xbox Series X 1TB Digital Edition - $449 (Going Up to $549 Soon)

The Xbox Series X is the powerhouse of the Xbox family, capable of running games at 4K resolution. As someone who owns both, I find myself favoring the Xbox Series X over the PS5, especially for its ability to play physical games. If you're okay with a digital-only library, the 1TB Digital Edition offers a $50 saving.

Xbox Series S

Xbox Series S - 512GB

Current Price: $273.99 at Amazon (Save 28% from $379.99)

Xbox Series S 512GB - $299 (Going Up to $379 Soon)
Xbox Series S 1TB - $349 (Going Up to $429 Soon)

The Xbox Series S is perfect for those ready to go all-digital, though it's less powerful than the Series X, running games at 1440p resolution. Given the increasing size of modern games, I recommend opting for the 1TB model to avoid running out of storage space too quickly.

Xbox Wireless Controllers

Out August 13: Xbox Wireless Controller – Sky Cipher Special Edition

Current Price: $60.96 at Amazon (Save 24% from $79.99)

Several Xbox controllers are also seeing price adjustments, though not all are affected equally. The pricing for controllers has been more dynamic than for consoles, so the impact might be less noticeable. Here are the updated prices:

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)

Act quickly to secure your Xbox products at the current prices before the increases take effect across the board.