GamesIndustry. This follows Microsoft’s decision to increase the prices of its Xbox consoles two times in 2025 — first in May and again in October.
At the time of this writing, the Xbox Series X is priced at $599.99 for the digital version and $649.99 for the disc version, while the Xbox Series S is available starting at $399.99. In March 2026, Sony escalated the pricing of the PlayStation 5 lineup for the second time since August 2025, aligning its cost with the prevailing MSRPs of Xbox consoles. Recently, it has been reported that Nintendo is contemplating a price hike for the Switch 2 as well. Given the current situation — the worldwide chip shortage and the ongoing geopolitical issues disrupting supply chains — the prices of these consoles could easily rise again. The Xbox Series X and S may soon be among the consoles facing a price increase, making this an ideal time to purchase one before conditions deteriorate further.