Rush to Buy Xbox Series X and S Before Price Increase

Microsoft has recently announced a significant price increase for its 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 old prices are still available at some retailers, though this won't last long.

Xbox Series X

Xbox Series X - 1TB

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

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

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

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

The Xbox Series X stands out as the flagship model, boasting the power to run games at 4K resolution. Personally, I find it superior to my PS5, especially since it supports physical game discs. If you prefer 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
• Get it at GameStop
• Get it at Target
• Get it at Walmart

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

• Get it at Amazon
• Get it at GameStop
• Get it at Target
• Get it at Walmart

The Xbox Series S is ideal for those comfortable with an all-digital gaming experience. While it runs games at 1440p rather than 4K, it's a solid choice if that resolution suits your needs. With games growing larger, I recommend opting for the 1TB model to avoid the high cost of additional storage.

Xbox Wireless Controllers

Out August 13

Xbox Wireless Controller – Sky Cipher Special Edition

Xbox Wireless Controller – Sky Cipher Special Edition - $60.96 at Amazon

Several Xbox controllers will see price increases, though not all at the same rate. Some models will remain unchanged, and due to the fluid nature of controller pricing, the impact might be less noticeable than with the consoles. Here are the updated 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)

By acting quickly, you can still benefit from the current prices before they rise across the board.