Upcoming Price Increase for Xbox Series X/S Consoles in the US in Two Weeks

Microsoft Announce Second Price Hike for Xbox Series Consoles in 2025

Earlier this year, Microsoft disclosed plans to increase global pricing for its Xbox Series X/S consoles, with the most significant hikes affecting consumers in the United States. In a recent update, the company announced that, effective October 3, 2025, there would be yet another price increase for these consoles, marking the second adjustment within the same calendar year.

Reasoning Behind the Price Adjustment

While the specifics of the price increase remain somewhat vague, Microsoft cites “changes in the macroeconomic environment”as the primary driver for this decision. The company expressed its awareness of the difficulties these adjustments may cause for consumers, assuring that the pricing changes were made after thorough consideration. Interestingly, prices for accessories such as controllers and headsets will remain unchanged for now, and international pricing for the consoles outside of the U. S.will also not be affected at this time.

Summary of Previous Price Increases

To provide some context, the first round of price increases occurred in May 2025. During this adjustment, the cost of the Xbox Series S console rose by $80 for both the 512GB and 1TB models. The Xbox Series X experienced a $100 price increase, while the premium 2TB Galaxy Special Edition saw a staggering $130 bump in price.

New Pricing Structure

The upcoming price changes, set to take effect on October 3, 2025, are as follows:

Xbox Series X: $649.99 (an increase of $50)
Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Special Edition: $799.99 (up by $70)
Xbox Series S 512GB: $399.99 (an increase of $20)
Xbox Series S 1TB: $449.99 (up by $20)

Industry Trends and Competitor Adjustments

It’s important to note that Microsoft isn’t alone in raising console prices. Recently, Sony incremented the cost of the PS5 by $50 in the U. S.Additionally, although Nintendo has only adjusted the price of its Switch 2 accessories, there remains speculation regarding a potential price increase for their consoles in the near future.

The Impact of Price Increases on Sales

These latest price hikes could prove counterproductive for Microsoft, potentially stifling console sales even further. Despite reports indicating that the console division is profitable, the overall impact of these increased prices may be minimal due to the limited units being sold on a weekly basis.

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