Xbox Series X & S To Increase In Price Again Worldwide: This Time By $100–$150
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Starting August 1, 2026, Microsoft will increase the price of Xbox Series X/S consoles worldwide. The 512GB version will increase by $100, while the 1TB version will increase by $150. Furthermore, the manufacturer will discontinue the 2TB models.
"Last October, we raised the price of Xbox consoles by $20–$70 [depending on the model]. We hoped another price increase wouldn't be necessary and have been working with suppliers over the past several months to explore options. Unfortunately, console memory and storage prices have increased more than 2.5 times, and we expect another doubling by fall 2027. The entire consumer electronics industry is struggling with the current component crisis, but the impact is particularly severe on consoles. Unlike phones, computers, sp...



