Xbox is raising the prices of its console, controllers, an accessory, and some first-party games. The console and controller price changes are set to occur today, with pricing varying across regions. Game prices will follow later, with some first-party games retailing at a higher price this holiday season. Nintendo announced Mario Kart World would cost $80 last month, and it now seems other companies are following suit.
According to Xbox, the price changes will begin on May 1, today, with the consoles and controllers first. Xbox is making new recommendations to retailers for the prices. The cost of the base Series X will be $599, while the base Series S will cost $379.99. Normal Xbox controllers will cost $64.99. Later this holiday season, some first-party games will cost $79.99 instead of their current $69.99 price tag. Accessories, like the official Xbox headsets, will see price increases only in the US and Canada.
Almost every Xbox product is seeing a price increase, but the pricing is variable based on regions as well. Xbox made a statement that says, "We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with careful consideration given market conditions and the rising...
