The tariffs are hitting gamers where it hurts once more, as Microsoft has announced that the price of Xbox Series X/S consoles is going up in the United States of America.
2025 has seen the cost of the major video game consoles going up worldwide, as a result of President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. The only system to be spared is the Nintendo Switch 2, which launched in 2025, so there hasn’t been much time to increase its price.
The Xbox Series X/S has already gone up in price once in 2025, and Microsoft is preparing to double-dip. In a post on the official Xbox support site, Microsoft announced that the cost of the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles will increase in the USA starting October 3.
Xbox Series X/S Prices Are Going Up In The United States Of America
So, what are the new prices for the Xbox Series X/S line? Some of the increases are shockingly high, especially for higher-tier models. The price increases are:
Microsoft has confirmed that the price increases are just for the consoles for the time being, and they won’t affect accessories or games. The reason given for these increases...
