Xbox consoles, controllers, and games are getting more expensive

Microsoft announced Price increase On Thursday for your Xbox console, controllers and some games.

Affected consoles, which include the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series from the model, will Increase in price Between $ 80 and $ 100 each, depending on the console.

These consoles were first published almost five years ago, and the basic models of Xbox Series S and Series X cost $ 299.99, or $ 499.99, respectively. Microsoft recommends that traders on the most basic Xbox series with the model lower prices to $ 379.99 and $ 599.99 for the Xbox Series X.

The standard Xbox wireless controller will now cost $ 64.99, and Elite series 2 controllers climbed to $ 149.99 and $ 199.99, depending on the model. Xbox also increases the prices of her first games-Thursdays said that starting at this holiday season, some games would cost $ 79.99.

The XBOX seems to follow the Nintendo steps, which also increased the standard price of its first games from $ 59.99 to $ 79.99 for titles on the upcoming Switching 2 console.

Microsoft did not provide a lot of information about explaining the price increase but said that the choice was made with “careful consideration with respect to market conditions and growing development costs.”

This is probably a reference to President Donald Trump’s administration plans to charge steep tariffs on goods from other countries, which also influenced the pre -registration procedure for Nintendo Switch 2. As Xbox, Nintendo decided Increase prices On some accessories, although he retained his plans to release the console for $ 449.99.