Microsoft is set to raise Xbox console prices again from 1 August, marking its third increase since 2025. The change makes current-generation Xbox hardware substantially more expensive late in its life cycle, so the article argues that prospective buyers should consider refurbished units or alternatives instead of buying new immediately.

The increases add $100 to 512GB models and $150 to 1TB models, taking the 512GB Xbox Series S to $500—matching the Series X’s 2020 launch price. Microsoft attributes the move to sharply higher storage and memory costs, while also discontinuing the disc-equipped 2TB Xbox Series X. The article notes that comparable price rises have affected PlayStation and Nintendo hardware as component costs increase.