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 now in effect, while the price for new first-party games will rise to $79.99 starting this holiday season. If you're considering purchasing a new Xbox Series X|S or a controller, now is the time to act, as prices have already been updated on Xbox's official store. However, some retailers are still offering the previous prices, so it's worth checking them out before the change is universal.

Xbox Series X

Xbox Series X - 1TB

Current Price: $499.99
New Price: $599.99

Where to Buy:

• Amazon
• GameStop
• Walmart (third-party seller)

Xbox Series X 1TB Digital Edition

Current Price: $449
New Price: $549

Where to Buy:

• Amazon
• GameStop
• Target
• Walmart (third-party seller)

The Xbox Series X stands out as the flagship model, boasting the power to run games at 4K resolution. I personally find it superior to my PS5, especially for its capability to play physical games. If you're comfortable with a fully digital library, opting for the Digital Edition can save you $50.

Xbox Series S

Xbox Series S - 512GB

Current Price: $299
New Price: $379

Where to Buy:

• Amazon
• GameStop
• Target
• Walmart

Xbox Series S - 1TB

Current Price: $349
New Price: $429

Where to Buy:

• Amazon
• GameStop
• Target
• Walmart

The Xbox Series S is ideal for those who are fine with an all-digital gaming experience, though it compromises on raw power, targeting 1440p resolution instead of 4K. It's available in both 512GB and 1TB models. Given the large size of modern games, I recommend opting for the 1TB model to avoid running out of storage space.

Xbox Wireless Controllers

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

Current Price: $60.96
New Price: $79.99

Some Xbox controllers are also seeing price adjustments, though not all models will be affected equally. The pricing for controllers has been more dynamic than that of the consoles, so the impact of the price hike 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)