Microsoft has announced global price increases for Xbox consoles, accessories, and new first-party games, effective immediately. In the US, the Xbox Series X now costs $599.99 USD, while the 512GB Series S is $379.99, and the Series X 2TB Galaxy Black Edition reaches $729.99.
Console Price Increases by Region
In Canada, those same models are $729.99 CAD, $449.99 CAD, and $849.99 CAD respectively. European prices now range from €349.99 (Series S 512GB) to €699.99 (Galaxy Black). In the UK, the Series X is £499.99, with the 2TB model at £589.99. Australia sees the steepest jump, with the Series X priced at $849.00 AUD and the Galaxy Black model at $1,049.00 AUD.
Controller and Accessory Pricing
Controller pricing has also increased. Core models now range from $64.99 USD / €64.99 / £59.99 / $99.95 AUD, with higher prices for color, special, and limited editions. The Xbox Wireless Headset is now $119.99 USD, with headset pricing changes applying to the US and Canada only.
Game Pass and Play Anywhere Still Offer Value
Starting this holiday season, new first-party Xbox games will rise to $79.99 USD, with pricing to vary by region. These games will support Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing buyers to access them on both console and PC at no extra cost. Game Pass pricing remains unchanged.
The announcement follows Microsoft’s record-breaking Q3 FY25 earnings, where Xbox gaming revenue hit $5.7 billion, driven by strong Game Pass performance and top-selling titles like Call of Duty and Minecraft. Read our full breakdown of Xbox’s Q3 FY25 performance here.
What It Means for Xbox Buyers
If you’ve been holding off on buying an Xbox console or accessory, these price increases might make that decision a little tougher. The Xbox Series X is now $100 USD more than it was just a few days ago, and even the more affordable Series S models have jumped in price across the US, Canada, UK, Europe, and Australia. Controllers and headsets are also more expensive in most regions, with special and limited editions reaching premium-tier pricing.
That said, Game Pass remains the most stable part of the Xbox ecosystem. With hundreds of titles, day-one releases, and support across PC, console, and the cloud, it still offers strong value—especially as game and hardware prices rise. Xbox Cloud Gaming offers an alternative for those looking to skip hardware entirely, with support across TVs, smartphones, and browsers.
Microsoft’s decision to hold Game Pass prices steady, while raising hardware and game costs, reflects a growing emphasis on services and long-term access. With Play Anywhere support on $79.99 USD first-party titles and an expanding ecosystem, Xbox appears more focused than ever on reach over exclusivity. These increases also follow recent pricing changes from Sony and Nintendo, with both companies raising console or game prices across key markets. Whether this strategy resonates with buyers will become clearer heading into the 2025 holiday season.
For now, Xbox fans will need to weigh value against cost more carefully than ever. Will you hold off, subscribe to Game Pass, or look to Xbox Cloud Gaming instead? Let us know how you’re feeling about Xbox’s new pricing strategy.
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