Xbox consoles, controllers, and games will cost more soon

Preparing for gaming on Xbox is going to become slightly costlier, as Microsoft has announced an increase in the prices of Xbox consoles, controllers, and games.

In the days ahead, both new and existing users of Xbox may find themselves needing to budget a bit more, as Microsoft is planning to increase prices for the console across several regions.

It’s not unusual in the console market for companies like Xbox to increase their prices. For instance, the pricing and even the pre-order timeline for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. have been impacted recently.

Xbox’s price hike worldwide

According to Business Insider Christopher Dring, it’s expected that prices for different console and controller versions, along with games, will increase worldwide. Moreover, he mentioned the upcoming Xbox game titled “Doom: The Dark Ages.

In this case, the hardest-hit area is North America, particularly the United States, where prices for certain gaming consoles have soared to approximately $100. For a more detailed breakdown of the price hikes in the U.S., Europe, the UK, and Australia, please refer to the information provided below.

At this moment, the pricing details for other areas haven’t been finalized yet. Keep in mind, there’s a possibility that the cost of an Xbox or its games might be slightly higher at stores near you.

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2025-05-01 18:42