Tomasz Wadowski
Are you keeping an eye on the new Xbox? You better hurry up, because prices have just shot up! Microsoft has announced price increases on consoles, accessories, and games – and this is global. From May 2025, you will pay more than ever for the Series X, controller, or headset. The reason? Rising costs and economic turmoil. Gamers, hold onto your wallets tight – expensive times are coming.
Xbox prices rise worldwide, is this the end of cheap gaming?
Starting May 2025, gamers' wallets may take a heavy hit. Microsoft has just shifted into a higher gear for pricing and is not taking prisoners — price increases are hitting everything: from consoles to accessories to games.
In the USA, Xbox Series S jumps from $299 to $379, Series X from $499 to $599, and the limited edition 2TB Galaxy Black skyrockets from $599 to $729. Europe? Not any better — Series S from €299.99 to €349, Series X from €499.99 to €599.99.
Xbox tightens the screws – accessories and games also at higher prices!
It doesn't stop at consoles – Microsoft is raising prices on accessories and games as well, to the extent that players can feel it very tangibly in their wallets. The Xbox Wireless Controller now costs $64.99 instead of $59.99, and the Xbox Wireless Headset jumps from $99.99 to $119.99. It’s supposedly only a few dollars, but just convert that to zloty and… it gets hot.
And that’s not the end of it. First-party games are also going up. In the USA, they jump to $79.99, in Europe they can cost even 90 euros. In short: the urge to buy might have to wait. For many players, this means fewer launches at the start, more juggling with promotions, and an even greater importance for Game Pass.
Price rise in the gaming world – a new trend that is just getting underway
The increase in prices from Microsoft fits into a broader trend — everything is getting more expensive. Sony had already raised the prices of the PlayStation 5, Nintendo is preparing the Switch 2 for around 450 euros, and AAA games are increasingly launching at prices that just a few years ago seemed unimaginable. For gamers, this is a clear signal: it isn’t going to get cheaper.
That’s why if you are planning a bigger expense — like a new console or a set of accessories — it’s worth looking for savings where you still can. For example, on the screen. Check out our review of the best budget televisions, which despite their lower price offer excellent picture quality and are ready for the new generation of gaming. Because since games and hardware are getting more expensive, at least let the picture make an impression.
