Microsoft has raised the price of the Xbox Series X to $600, along with hikes in the prices of games and other consoles.

Global price increases for Xbox consoles and games have been announced by Microsoft, including a $100 surge for the Xbox Series X in the United States.

While it was revealed that the cost of first-party games will remain unchanged at present, they are expected to rise from $70 to $80 during the holiday season. The translation of these prices to international markets has not been disclosed. The prices of existing Xbox titles will remain unaffected.

Effective May 1, 2025, the retail price adjustments will come into force. Microsoft attributes the increases to "market conditions and the rising cost of development," although acknowledging that these adjustments are "challenging."

The Xbox Series S models with 512GB and 1TB storage will go up by $80, reaching $380 and $450 respectively. In Europe, the 512GB version will see a rise to £349.99/€349.99, a £50/€50 increment.

In Europe, the standard disc version of the Xbox Series X will rise to £499.99/€599.99, following its previous increase to £479.99/€549.99 in 2023, as reported here. The $100 increment in the US, raising the price from $499.99 to $599.99, marks the first increase since the console's introduction nearly five years ago.

The price of the disc-less Series X will climb to $549.99 from $449.99, and the 2TB version is set for a $130 increase, rising to $729.99 from $599.99. In Europe, the 2TB model will ascend by £40/€50 to £589.99/€699.99.

Globally, Xbox controllers will see price hikes, while both the United States and Canada will experience increased prices for headsets.

This announcement follows Nintendo's introduction of the Switch 2, which includes the unveiling of Mario Kart World as an $80 game, sparking debates about elevated game prices.