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# The prices, they keep a-rising
- URL: https://birchtree.me/blog/the-prices-they-keep-a-rising/
- Published: 2025-05-01T16:07:38.000Z
- Updated: 2025-05-01T16:07:38.000Z
- Author: Matt Birchler
- Tags: Links

[Microsoft in a support document today:](https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/console/may-2025-pricing-updates?ref=birchtree.me)

> As of May 1, we have adjusted recommended retailer pricing for our consoles and controllers worldwide. We also expect to adjust the pricing of some of our new, first-party games starting this holiday season to $79.99.

[This PDF](https://cms-assets.xboxservices.com/assets/7b/41/7b41026e-952a-460f-ad96-fc73efdbbeae.pdf?n=Recommended%20Retail%20Pricing%20for%20Xbox%20Console%20and%20Controllers%20as%20of%20May%201%202025%20%28US%29.pdf&ref=birchtree.me) shows the new pricing in the US, which includes a new $599 price point for the 5-year-old Xbox Series X, making it $100 more expensive than it was before. All console models are increasing by around 20-25%, as are prices of some controllers. I can't wait for those [lower prices](https://www.ebay.com/itm/365185327824?ref=birchtree.me) we were promised would happen by electing that one guy.