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Microsoft Announces Second Xbox Price Hike in 2025

9/22/2025

Summary

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Microsoft will increase Xbox Series S and X console prices in the U.S. on October 3, 2025.
This is the second price hike this year, following increases in May.
New prices are Series S 512GB at $399.99, Series S 1TB at $449.99, Series X Digital at $599.99, Series X at $649.99, and the 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition at $799.99.
Microsoft attributes the increases to "changes in the macroeconomic environment."
Prices for controllers and headsets will remain the same, with no changes planned for other countries.

History

Historical Context

Microsoft launched the Xbox 360 on November 22, 2005, at a price of $299, marking its entry into the competitive gaming market. By 2025, the Xbox Series X's price surged to $649.99, reflecting inflation and rising production costs. This trend indicates a shift in consumer behavior, as players may seek alternatives, impacting Xbox's market share against competitors like Sony's PlayStation.

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Story summary

Microsoft will increase Xbox Series S and X console prices in the U.S. on October 3, 2025.
This is the second price hike this year, following increases in May.
New prices are Series S 512GB at $399.99, Series S 1TB at $449.99, Series X Digital at $599.99, Series X at $649.99, and the 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition at $799.99.
Microsoft attributes the increases to "changes in the macroeconomic environment."
Prices for controllers and headsets will remain the same, with no changes planned for other countries.

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