Xbox prices to increase in the United States starting next month, according to Microsoft
Microsoft has announced a price increase for its Xbox console lineup in the United States, effective from October 3, 2025. The move comes in response to macroeconomic conditions, with no announced price changes in other countries.
The Xbox Series X, the flagship console, will see a $50 price increase, bringing its cost to $649.99. The 1TB model, previously priced at $499.99, will now cost $449.99.
The Digital model of the Xbox Series X will also see a price increase, rising from $499.99 to $599.99. The Series X 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition will follow suit, with a new price tag of $799.99.
The Xbox Series S, the more affordable option, will also see a $20 price increase, taking its cost to $399.99. The 512 GB model will remain unchanged at $299.99.
Interestingly, the prices of Xbox controllers and headsets will remain the same, as no change in these prices has been announced.
The announcement has had a slight impact on Microsoft's share price. Shares in the tech giant rose 0.5% in late afternoon trading following the announcement.
Meanwhile, Microsoft's double-digit growth outlook remains unchanged, and the company is projected to become an AI-powered cash flow machine.
Elsewhere in the tech world, OpenAI is reportedly considering spending $100 billion on backup servers, and is poaching Apple's hardware talent and manufacturing partners for a new device.
In a separate development, the number of ChatGPT users is approaching 1 billion, reflecting the growing popularity of AI-powered tools.
It's important to note that this price increase applies only to the U.S. market, and no new information about the performance of Microsoft in the stock market was provided in the current paragraph.
No information about any other products or services from Microsoft was provided in the current announcement.
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