Xbox Series S|X Prices Going Up Second Time In 2025 Due To Tariffs And Economic Conditions

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  • Microsoft raises Xbox Series X|S console prices for the second time this year.
  • Xbox Series S now costs $400 while Series X is priced at $650.
  • Expect Sony and Nintendo to follow in Microsoft’s footsteps.

Getting hands on a gaming console is about to get a whole lot harder in 2025, despite being more than halfway through the current console generation. Recent inflation and tariff wars have led to price increases for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo, causing frustration among fans; unfortunately, this is not the end of the challenges we will face this year.

In the face of ‘Macroeconomic’ factors and tariffs, Microsoft has officially raised the price for Xbox Series X|S consoles for the second time this year. The new adjusted prices for the US aren’t looking great at all and will result in a further decline in sales for these consoles.

Why it matters: With rising inflation and limited buying power, console sales were already stagnating. This further price increase is likely to lower sales and negatively impact the gaming industry as a whole.

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On their support page, Xbox announced these price changes, which will go live next month on October 3, specifically for US customers.

The Xbox Series S is now priced at $400 for the 512GB version and $450 for the 1TB version. The Xbox Series X digital version costs $600, while the disc version is priced at $650.

The Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition is priced at an astounding $800.

One might think that Microsoft would cut down prices for these consoles five years into their lifecycle, but instead, they’ve raised them far beyond what most consumers can afford.

We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with careful consideration. Looking ahead, we continue to focus on offering more ways to play more games across any screen and providing value for Xbox players.

In the published statement, Microsoft implies that it may be doubling down on Xbox Cloud Gaming, which it has now expanded beyond Game Pass Ultimate, and aims to compete with GeForce Now in the future, providing gamers with a cheaper alternative.

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Anyhow, this price hike was already expected, and with Microsoft taking the first step, Sony and Nintendo are expected to increase prices for their consoles as well.

What are your thoughts on these price changes? Do you think Microsoft has taken it too far? Let us know in the comments below, or at the official Tech4Gamers Forums.

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