Xbox consoles, controllers, and games will cost more soon

XC Enriquez

XC Enriquez

Gaming on Xbox is about to get more expensive as Microsoft reveals a price hike for Xbox consoles, controllers, and games.

Future Xbox owners and current enjoyers of the console will have to set aside more money in the future as Microsoft hikes prices in various regions.

Xbox raising its prices is not unheard of in the console world. Most recently, pricing and even the pre-order dates for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the United States were affected due to the

Xbox's price hike worldwide

Prices of the various console and controller editions, as well as games, will be higher globally, according to business insider Christopher Dring. He also says that upcoming Xbox titles like Doom: The Dark Ages.

The region most affected is the US, with its price increase going as high as USD 100 for some consoles. The exact price increase for the US, Europe, UK, and Australia regions can be found below.

Console and Product
Old price (USD)
New price (USD)
Xbox Series S 512 GB299.99379.99
Xbox Series S 1 TB349.99429.99
Xbox Series X Digital449.99549.99
Xbox Series X499.99599.99
Xbox Series X 2 TB Galaxy Black599.99729.99
Xbox Wireless Controller (Color) 69.9969.99
Xbox Wireless Controller - Special Edition69.9979.99
Xbox Wireless Controller - Limited Edition79.9989.99
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Full)179.99199.99
Xbox Wireless Headset109.99119.99
Console and Product
Old price (EUR)
New price (EUR)
Xbox Series S 512 GB299.99349.99
Xbox Series S 1 TB349.99399.99
Xbox Series X Digital499.99549.99
Xbox Series X549.99599.99
Xbox Series X 2 TB Galaxy Black649.99699.99
Xbox Wireless Controller (Core)64.9964.99
Xbox Wireless Controller (Color) 69.9969.99
Xbox Wireless Controller - Special Edition79.9979.99
Xbox Wireless Controller - Limited Edition79.9989.99
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Core)139.99149.99
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Full)179.99199.99
Console and Product
Old price (GBP)
New price (GBP)
Xbox Series S 512 GB249.95299.99
Xbox Series S 1 TB299.99349.99
Xbox Series X Digital429.99449.99
Xbox Series X479.99499.99
Xbox Series X 2 TB Galaxy Black549.99589.99
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Full)159.99169.99
Console and Product
Old price (AUD)
New price (AUD)
Xbox Series S 512 GB499.99549.99
Xbox Series S 1 TB549599
Xbox Series X Digital699749
Xbox Series X799849
Xbox Series X 2 TB Galaxy Black9991049
Xbox Wireless Controller - Special Edition99.95119.95
Xbox Wireless Controller - Limited Edition109.95129.95
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Core)199.95229.95
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Full)249.95279.95

Pricing for other regions is currently unconfirmed. However, don't be surprised if you find that an Xbox or the games are slightly more expensive at your local retailer.

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