Earlier this year, Microsoft confirmed that the price of the Xbox Series X/S consoles would be increasing globally, though the steepest increases would be hitting the US. Today, Microsoft announced that, for the second time this year, the price of the Xbox Series X/S consoles will be increased again, with the new prices going into effect in two weeks time on October 3, 2025.

Microsoft didn't specify exactly why prices are going up, instead citing " changes in the macroeconomic environment ." It added that understood " that these changes are challenging, " and reassures that they " were made with careful consideration ." The price of accessories like controllers and headsets is staying the same for now, and the price of the console in countries outside of the US will also remain

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