Buy Xbox Series X and S Before Price Increase

Microsoft has recently announced a price increase for Xbox consoles, controllers, and upcoming first-party games. The new pricing for hardware is effective immediately, while the price for new first-party games will rise to $79.99 starting this holiday season. If you've been considering purchasing an Xbox Series X|S or a new controller, now is the perfect time to buy, as the new, higher prices are already reflected on the Xbox official store. However, you might still find the old prices at some retailers, but act fast as these deals won't last long.

Xbox Series X

Xbox Series X - 1TB

Xbox Series X - $499 (Going Up to $599 Soon)

• Get it at Amazon
• Get it at GameStop
• Get it at Walmart (third-party seller)

Xbox Series X 1TB Digital Edition - $449 (Going Up to $549 Soon)

• Get it at Amazon
• Get it at GameStop
• Get it at Target
• Get it at Walmart (third-party seller)

The Xbox Series X is the flagship model in the Xbox family, boasting the power to run games at stunning 4K resolution. It's a powerhouse that I personally prefer over my PS5. For those who enjoy physical game collections, the standard model is the way to go. If you're okay with an all-digital library, the digital edition offers a $50 savings.

Xbox Series S

Xbox Series S - 512GB

Xbox Series S 512GB - $299 (Going Up to $379 Soon)

• Get it at Amazon
• Get it at GameStop
• Get it at Target
• Get it at Walmart

Xbox Series S 1TB - $349 (Going Up to $429 Soon)

• Get it at Amazon
• Get it at GameStop
• Get it at Target
• Get it at Walmart

The Xbox Series S is an excellent choice for gamers embracing a fully digital future. While it doesn't match the raw power of the Series X, running games at 1440p resolution, it remains a fantastic option. Available in 512GB and 1TB models, I recommend the 1TB version due to the large storage demands of modern games and the high cost of additional Xbox storage.

Xbox Wireless Controllers

Out August 13

Xbox Wireless Controller – Sky Cipher Special Edition

Xbox Wireless Controller – Sky Cipher Special Edition - $60.96 at Amazon

The pricing on Xbox controllers is also seeing adjustments, though not all models are affected equally. The pricing on controllers tends to be more flexible compared to the consoles, so the impact of the price hike might be less noticeable. Here are the upcoming price changes for Xbox controllers:

• 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)