Xbox Console and Controller Prices Up After Trump Tariffs

Following implementation of the tariffs inflicted by President Donald Trump, Microsoft will increase the price Xbox Series X and S console, controller, and accessory options in the US and worldwide. These will take effect in May 2025, with some of the cost increases going up by about $100 on systems, though stores like Amazon are still showing the lower prices. The Microsoft Store already reflects the new costs. This comes after Trump stated that Americans would need to accept smaller selections and higher prices and said, “Well, maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30 dolls. So maybe the two dolls will cost a couple bucks more than they would normally.” Microsoft itself didn’t mention the tariffs that raised the costs of items in the US. [Thanks, Windows Central!] Here’s the list of the new Xbox console price changes as a result of things like the Trump tariffs when compared to the old ones. One of the smallest changes applies to both the 512GB and 1TB Xbox Series S systems, which will each be going up by $80. The Xbox Series S 512GB model was $299.99, and it will go up to $379.99. The Xbox Series S 1TB model was $349.99, and it will go up to $429.99. The Xbox Series X 1TB digital edition was $449.99, and it will go up to $549.99. The Xbox Series X 1TB was $499.99, and it will go up to $599.99. The Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition was $599.99, and it will go up to $729.99. Many retailers are still showing the past prices. For example, Best Buy has the $599.99 tag on the Galaxy Black Special Edition, but the Microsoft Store now shows it as starting at $729.99. GameStop also still shows the base 1TB system as $499.99. The controller price increases are relatively smaller. For example, a Microsoft Xbox Series X Wireless Controller Carbon Black was $59.99, but it will go up to $64.99. The Microsoft Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 core version was $129.99 and will go up to $149.99. Microsoft isn’t the only company raising the price of various console options following the Trump tariffs. Sony brought up PlayStation cost changes in April 2025. Nintendo delayed Switch 2 pre-orders because of them. Other companies, such as Good Smile Company and the Square Enix Store, stopped taking pre-orders. Microsoft Xbox console, controller, and accessory prices are now more expensive as a result of the Trump tariffs. The post Xbox Console and Controller Prices Up After Trump Tariffs appeared first on Siliconera.

May 1, 2025 - 17:58

Xbox Console and Controller Prices Up After Trump Tariffs

Following implementation of the tariffs inflicted by President Donald Trump, Microsoft will increase the price Xbox Series X and S console, controller, and accessory options in the US and worldwide. These will take effect in May 2025, with some of the cost increases going up by about $100 on systems, though stores like Amazon are still showing the lower prices. The Microsoft Store already reflects the new costs. This comes after Trump stated that Americans would need to accept smaller selections and higher prices and said, “Well, maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30 dolls. So maybe the two dolls will cost a couple bucks more than they would normally.” Microsoft itself didn’t mention the tariffs that raised the costs of items in the US. [Thanks, Windows Central!]

Here’s the list of the new Xbox console price changes as a result of things like the Trump tariffs when compared to the old ones. One of the smallest changes applies to both the 512GB and 1TB Xbox Series S systems, which will each be going up by $80.

The Xbox Series S 512GB model was $299.99, and it will go up to $379.99.
The Xbox Series S 1TB model was $349.99, and it will go up to $429.99.
The Xbox Series X 1TB digital edition was $449.99, and it will go up to $549.99.
The Xbox Series X 1TB was $499.99, and it will go up to $599.99.
The Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition was $599.99, and it will go up to $729.99.

Many retailers are still showing the past prices. For example, Best Buy has the $599.99 tag on the Galaxy Black Special Edition, but the Microsoft Store now shows it as starting at $729.99. GameStop also still shows the base 1TB system as $499.99.

The controller price increases are relatively smaller. For example, a Microsoft Xbox Series X Wireless Controller Carbon Black was $59.99, but it will go up to $64.99. The Microsoft Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 core version was $129.99 and will go up to $149.99.

Microsoft isn’t the only company raising the price of various console options following the Trump tariffs. Sony brought up PlayStation cost changes in April 2025. Nintendo delayed Switch 2 pre-orders because of them. Other companies, such as Good Smile Company and the Square Enix Store, stopped taking pre-orders.

Microsoft Xbox console, controller, and accessory prices are now more expensive as a result of the Trump tariffs.

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