{"id":171003,"date":"2025-09-19T20:45:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T20:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/microsoft-has-increased-the-prices-of-the-xbox-series-x-s-in-the-u-s-we-already-know-what-to-expect-in-europe\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T20:45:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T20:45:16","slug":"microsoft-has-increased-the-prices-of-the-xbox-series-x-s-in-the-u-s-we-already-know-what-to-expect-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/microsoft-has-increased-the-prices-of-the-xbox-series-x-s-in-the-u-s-we-already-know-what-to-expect-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft has increased the prices of the Xbox Series X | S in the U.S. We already know what to expect in Europe."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are in the \u00a0United States\u00a0 and plan to purchase a \u00a0Microsoft console\u00a0, time is running out. Just a few days remain before the price of the Xbox Series X,<\/strong> and Xbox Series S<\/strong> is set to increase. According to the company’s announcement<\/a>, these changes will take effect next month.<\/p>\n

Microsoft attributes this decision to “changes in the macroeconomic environment.” While they have not elaborated further, it’s clear that current \u00a0economic factors\u00a0 could be influencing their pricing strategy, even if the company stops short of explicitly referencing the ongoing tariff wars.<\/p>\n

Notably, this price adjustment is limited to the \u00a0United States\u00a0. In their official statement, Microsoft announced that “prices outside the US are being kept unchanged,” which brings a sense of relief to \u00a0European consumers\u00a0 and other global markets\u2014at least for now.<\/p>\n

Current and Upcoming Xbox Series X | S Prices in the US<\/h2>\n

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Current Prices in the US<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Prices from October in the US<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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Xbox Series S (512 GB)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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$379.99<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$399.99<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Xbox Series S (1 TB)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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$429.99<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$449.99<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Xbox Series X<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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$599.99<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$649.99<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Xbox Series X Digital<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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$549.99<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$599.99<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black (Special Edition)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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$729.99<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$799.99<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

This marks the \u00a0second price increase\u00a0 Microsoft has enacted this year. Back in May, a global increase was already implemented, affecting not just consoles but also accessories like controllers and headsets. For instance, the Xbox Series S (512 GB), which used to retail for 299.99 euros, experienced a 16.67% price hike to 349.99 euros.<\/p>\n

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Fortunately for gamers in \u00a0Europe\u00a0, there is no need to brace for another price surge in Microsoft consoles at this moment. Below is a table outlining the \u00a0current sales prices (PVP)\u00a0 in \u00a0Spain\u00a0. Keep in mind that while other markets may experience increases, the exact figures could differ.<\/p>\n

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Current Prices in Spain (No Announced Changes)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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Xbox Series S (512 GB)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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349.99 euros<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Xbox Series S (1 TB)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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399.99 euros<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Xbox Series X<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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599.99 euros<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Xbox Series X Digital<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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549.99 euros<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black (Special Edition)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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699.99 euros<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

This unusual trend in the current generation of consoles, evident also in the case of the PlayStation 5, is that instead of decreasing prices over time, \u00a0price hikes\u00a0 have occurred. This creates uncertainty among gamers about future purchases and what lies ahead in this evolving market. Consumers will need to stay alert and be prepared for potential changes that could affect their buying decisions.<\/p>\n

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