Microsoft declares hike in Xbox prices worldwide as Trump tariffs rock gaming industry

As new tariffs continue to strain global supply chains, some gamers are already feeling price hikes.

Microsoft raised recommended retailer pricing for its Xbox consoles and controllers around the world this week. Its Xbox Series S, for example, now starts at USD 379.99 in the US — up USD 80 from the USD 299.99 price tag that debuted in 2020. And its more powerful Xbox Series X will be USD 599.99 going forward, a USD 100 jump from its previous USD 499.99 listing.