It’s no secret that due to rising RAM and NAND (storage) costs, Everyone from Apple to Dell to Valve to Xbox is raising prices. And that’s the last thing we’re concerned about, because it might be your last chance to get it Xbox Series X is under $700 until 2028. Indeed, we may not see hardware prices drop significantly until 2030.
So I’m creating this page to show you the latest deals and inventory on Xbox Series S, Xbox Series Xand related accessories such as the ever-important expansion cards.
I will update this page every day, usually several times.
Xbox Series X prices
The Xbox Series X (see our updated review) is a high-end Xbox model and is targeted 4K/60 FPS game for those who want to be the best and fastest available.
Because it is in such high demand, it often sells out or undergoes frequent and rapid price changes. We think this is the version most people should buy.
We’ve seen the Xbox Series X (1TB, optical) drop 573 dollars in the last few days (during Prime Day) and it may happen again for 4th of July holiday.
Xbox Series S prices
If you want to save more money and don’t need (or simply can’t afford) the power of the X series, you can opt for something more budget-friendly. Xbox Series S. If you are not familiar with this model, you can read our article Xbox Series S Review (2025) to see more context and what we have to say about it.
That’s the tl;dr Xbox Series X it’s a more powerful console built for native 4K gaming, higher frame rates and larger storage with a 1TB SSD. The Xbox Series S a smaller, more affordable model designed for 1440p gaming with reduced GPU power and a 512GB or 1TB SSD.
Both handle the same games and features, but the X Series aims for high performance while the S Series focuses on value and affordability.
The good news is that while the savings aren’t as great for the Xbox Series S, they’re often in stock at most stores for either pickup or shipping.
How much (and when) are Xbox prices going up?
The beginning August 1the Xbox Series X Digital will go up to $749 (over $599) and S series up to $499 ($399 and up) in the US, with similar jumps in many regions.
And these are entry-level models!
Xbox Series X (1TB) with optical drive. goes up to 799 dollars (from $649), while Xbox Series S (1TB) increases to $599 (from $449).
To put this in perspective, Xbox Series X (1TB) with an optical drive. has been activated At $499, it only goes up to $300.
The company cites rising manufacturing and component costs as a key driver, noting that the broader hardware market continues to face pressure that shows no signs of abating.
|
Product |
New Price |
Previous Price |
|---|---|---|
|
Xbox Series S (512GB) |
$499.99 |
$399.99 |
|
Xbox Series S (1TB) |
$599.99 |
$449.99 |
|
Xbox Series X Digital |
$749.99 |
$599.99 |
|
Xbox Series X |
$799.99 |
$649.99 |
Analysts expect component prices to rise again in 2027, driven by supply constraints and rising demand for advanced chips. Microsoft’s own internal forecasts show that the “Rampocalypse”—the continued rise in the price of RAM and components—will continue through 2028, making this price increase potentially one of several firsts.
Time is of the essence for consumers. Xbox consoles have remained relatively stable in terms of price for years, but this change signals a new era where premium hardware will cost more to manufacture and purchase.
As the August 1st increase approaches, the window to buy an Xbox Series X|S at the current price is closing fast. We’ll continue to update this tracker as retailers react, deals appear, and the market adjusts, so you always know the best time to make your move.
What about expansion cards?
If you’re buying an Xbox Series X or Series S, extra memory quickly becomes essential. Constantly deleting games or freeing up space for updates freezes the game and makes it difficult to manage your library.
The Seagate Memory Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S instantly adds more space with true plug-and-play support, delivering the memory your console needs without slowing anything down.
Like the Xbox consoles, we’ve seen their prices vary a lotand many times they come out of storageso give it some serious thought as we expect these cards to become even more expensive later this year.
As for why you should buy a memory card, it really depends on the size of your game library.
For example, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is alone 161 GBwithout any DLC. The Seagate Expansion Card offers speeds similar to the local storage of the Xbox Series X|S, so you can store games on the card and play them without moving or deleting files.
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