Microsoft is implementing a price increase across its entire Xbox Series X|S console lineup effective August 1, 2026. This move marks the second time in less than a year that the company has adjusted the cost of its current-generation hardware.
New Pricing Structure
As of tomorrow, August 1, consumers should expect significant increases across all available models. The adjustments are as follows:
- Xbox Series X (1TB with Disc Drive): Increasing from $649.99 to $799.99.
- Xbox Series X (1TB All-Digital): Increasing from $599.99 to $749.99.
- Xbox Series S (1TB All-Digital): Increasing from $449.99 to $599.99.
- Xbox Series S (512GB All-Digital): Increasing from $399.99 to $499.99.
Finding Current Prices
If you are looking to purchase a console at the current MSRP, your options are narrowing rapidly. While the official Microsoft Store will reflect the new pricing beginning August 1, there may be a window of opportunity at third-party retailers.
Major storefronts such as Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, and Walmart often retain older pricing on existing stock until their current inventory is sold through. If you miss the July 31 deadline, checking these retailers—both online and in-store—remains the most viable path to securing a console at the pre-hike price.