Xbox Prices Are Rising Again After Microsoft Helped Drive Up Component Costs
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Another hour, another batch of price increases for notable consumer products. Microsoft says it's once again jacking up the prices of Xbox consoles. Starting August 1, the 512GB Xbox Series S will be $100 more expensive and all 1TB models will run you an additional $150. The company is dropping the 2TB version of the Xbox Series X.
These changes will apply globally. Here's what the updated prices will look like in the US:
- Xbox Series S (512GB): $500
- Xbox Series S (1TB): $600
- Xbox Series X Digital (no disc drive): $750
- Xbox Series X: $800
Astonishingly, this is the third price hike for the consoles in the US since the start of 2025 for systems that debuted nearly six years ago. Microsoft increased Xbox prices in May last year then again in October. You already know exactly why.
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