Shopping for a brand new Xbox simply bought much more costly within the US, Europe, and UK. The beforehand introduced Xbox Collection X|S value hikes at the moment are in impact as of August 1, and other people ought to count on to pay considerably extra.
Within the US, all 512GB Xbox fashions went up by $100, whereas the 1 TB methods at the moment are $150 costlier. All 2 TB fashions are discontinued. You’ll be able to see all the brand new US costs beneath, and costs for different areas additional down (through VGC).
Xbox Collection S 512GB – $500
Xbox Collection S 1TB – $600
Xbox Collection X 1TB digital version – $750
Xbox Collection X 1TB with disc drive – $800
In Europe, the most affordable new Xbox–the 512GB Xbox Collection S–is going up from €350 to €500. The system initially launched in 2020 at €300, so it is gone up by €200 since then. The 1TB Xbox Collection S is now going for €600 (was €400).
Shifting on to the Xbox Collection X, the 1TB digital mannequin is now €750 (was €550), whereas the 1TB disc model is a whopping €800 (was €600). That is the costliest version, and it really works out to about $920 USD.
The UK is seeing Xbox value hikes, too, the place the most affordable Xbox–the 512GB Xbox Collection S–is now going for £430 (was £300). The very best-end model, the 1TB disc model of the Xbox Collection X, is now promoting for £670 (was £500).
Microsoft beforehand raised costs in October 2025. The corporate stated it hoped one other enhance wouldn’t be mandatory, however “console storage and reminiscence costs have elevated by greater than 2.5x, and we count on one other doubling by the autumn of 2027.”
A report from Home windows Central stated Microsoft was shedding $150 per console bought.
Microsoft, together with Sony and Nintendo, are set to obtain tariff refunds, and not one of the corporations have introduced any plans to return any cash to shoppers who paid extra.
Past the tariff-related impacts, the continuing AI-fueled reminiscence and element shortages are anticipated to proceed, and one other Xbox value hike may are available in 2027.
In response to the brand new, increased costs for Xbox consoles, Microsoft rolled out new Purchase Now, Pay Later and 0% APR financing choices. Microsoft additionally sells licensed refurbished Xbox consoles for decrease costs.
As for different consoles, the PS5 bought its newest value hike this previous April, whereas the Swap 2 is getting a value enhance in September.
