Microsoft has increased the prices of its Xbox consoles once again. This is the third price hike in about a year. The company had already raised Xbox prices in May 2025 and followed it with another increase in October 2025.
The latest price hike affects almost every current Xbox console model. The 512GB variants now cost $100 more than before, while the 1TB models have become $150 more expensive. Microsoft has also discontinued the 2TB model.
Here are the updated Xbox prices:
| Model | New Price | Previous Price |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox Series S (512GB) | $499 | $399 |
| Xbox Series S (1TB) | $599 | $449 |
| Xbox Series X Digital (1TB) | $749 | $599 |
| Xbox Series X (1TB) | $799 | $649 |
Microsoft says the latest price increase is due to the rising cost of memory and storage components. These components have become more expensive over the past year as demand for AI servers and data centers continues to grow. The growing investment in AI infrastructure across the tech industry has put additional pressure on the supply of high-performance memory and storage chips.
The new pricing makes Xbox consoles significantly more expensive than they were just a year ago. The Xbox Series X now costs $799, which is $150 more than its previous price.
Microsoft has not announced any new hardware upgrades alongside the price increase. The company continues to focus on expanding its Xbox Game Pass service and first-party game lineup while adjusting console prices to match rising hardware costs.
The updated prices are effective immediately in the markets where the increase has been announced.
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