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Xbox prices spike another $100 or more

Xbox console prices will increase starting August 1, 2026. This marks the third price hike in 13 months due to rising memory and component costs. The Xbox Series S will start at $499.99 and the Series X at $749.99.

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Microsoft announced a price increase of $100 to $150 for Xbox consoles effective August 1.

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  1. Microsoft raises Xbox console prices by up to $150

    Xbox console prices will increase starting August 1, 2026. This marks the third price hike in 13 months due to rising memory and component costs. The Xbox Series S will start at $499.99 and the Series X at $749.99.

    What's confirmed:

    • Xbox console prices will increase by US$100 for 512 GB models and US$150 for 1 TB models starting August 1, 2026.
    • This is the third price increase for Xbox consoles in 13 months.
    • The Xbox Series S will start at $499.99 and the Xbox Series X will cost $749.99 and up.
    • Microsoft attributes the price hikes to soaring component costs and global memory and storage shortages.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Microsoft states that console storage and memory prices have increased by more than 2.5x.
    • AI is to blame for the price increases.
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