Microsoft is raising Xbox prices in the United States shortly after a wave of similar moves from competitors. Here's everything to know.

Microsoft is raising prices on Xbox consoles… again. The previous price hike shifted expectations for both the Xbox Series S and Series X. The new pricing structure demands so much money from consumer wallets it seems nobody in their right mind would buy an Xbox in this day and age.

Microsoft's latest price increase comes one month after rival Sony announced a $50 across-the-board increase on PlayStation 5 consoles in the U.S. Nintendo made a similar move in August, raising the price of original Switch consoles and Joy-Con 2 controllers for Switch 2.

In a striking move, Microsoft announced a price hike for Xbox Series X|S consoles effective October 3rd, driven by escalating tariffs impacting manufacturing costs. Gamers now face increases of up to $50,