Microsoft Raises the Price of All Xbox Series Consoles, Xbox Games Confirmed to Hit $80 This Holiday - IGN
Microsoft is raising prices on Xbox consoles, controllers, headsets, and some games. The price hike for consoles and accessories kicks in today, May 1, and while game prices will stay the same for now, we should expect to see Xbox charging $79.99 for new, first-party games around the holiday season.
New Xbox Console Prices (United States)
| Product | New Price (USD) |
| Xbox Series S 512 | $379.99 |
| Xbox Series S 1TB | $429.99 |
| Xbox Series X Digital | $549.99 |
| Xbox Series X | $599.99 |
| Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition | $729.99 |
New Xbox Accessories Prices (United States)
| Product | New Price (USD) |
| 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 |
| Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Core) | $149.99 |
| Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Full) | $199.99 |
| Xbox Stereo Headset | $64.99 |
| Xbox Wireless Headset | $119.99 |
New Xbox Console Prices (European Union)
| Product | New Price (€) |
| Xbox Series S 512 | €349.99 |
| Xbox Series S 1TB | €399.99 |
| Xbox Series X Digital | €549.99 |
| Xbox Series X | €599.99 |
| Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition | €699.99 |
New Xbox Accessories Prices (European Union)
| Product | New Price (€) |
| Xbox Wireless Controller (Core) | €64.99 |
| Xbox Wireless Controller (Color) | €69.99 |
| Xbox Wireless Controller – Special Edition | €79.99 |
| Xbox Wireless Controller – Limited Edition | €89.99 |
| Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Core) | €149.99 |
| Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Full) | €199.99 |
New Xbox Console Prices (United Kingdom)
| Product | New Price (£) |
| Xbox Series S 512 | £299.99 |
| Xbox Series S 1TB | £349.99 |
| Xbox Series X Digital | £449.99 |
| Xbox Series X | £499.99 |
| Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition | £589.99 |
New Xbox Accessories Prices (United Kingdom)
| Product | New Price (£) |
| Xbox Wireless Controller (Core) | £59.99 |
| Xbox Wireless Controller (Color) | £64.99 |
| Xbox Wireless Controller – Special Edition | £74.99 |
| Xbox Wireless Controller – Limited Edition | £74.99 |
| Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Core) | £124.99 |
| Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Full) | £169.99 |
New Xbox Console Prices (Australia)
| Product | New Price ($) |
| Xbox Series S 512 | $549.00 |
| Xbox Series S 1TB | $599.00 |
| Xbox Series X Digital | $749.00 |
| Xbox Series X | $849.00 |
| Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition | $1,049.00 |
New Xbox Accessories Prices (Australia)
| Product | New Price ($) |
| Xbox Wireless Controller (Core) | $99.95 |
| Xbox Wireless Controller (Color) | $104.95 |
| Xbox Wireless Controller – Special Edition | $119.95 |
| Xbox Wireless Controller – Limited Edition | $129.95 |
| Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Core) | $229.95 |
| Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Full) | $279.95 |
Microsoft issued IGN with the following statement as to why the price increases were taking place:
“We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with careful consideration given market conditions and the rising cost of development. Looking ahead, we continue to focus on offering more ways to play more games across any screen and ensuring value for Xbox players.”
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. Microsoft is all about profits, they are up over 8% this morning because they beat expectations. Microsoft is great for my 401k. 
