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Updated · Boy Genius Report · Sep 28
Xbox Series X/S Prices Jump $200-$300 to $499.99-$899.99
Updated
Updated · Boy Genius Report · Sep 28

Xbox Series X/S Prices Jump $200-$300 to $499.99-$899.99

3 articles · Updated · Boy Genius Report · Sep 28

Summary

  • $499.99-$899.99 is now the official Xbox Series X/S price range in September 2026, with the Series X at $749.99-$899.99 and the Series S at $499.99-$599.99.
  • Those prices are roughly $200-$300 above the consoles' 2020 launch MSRPs of $499 for the Series X and $299 for the Series S, reflecting hardware upgrades, added features and inflation.
  • The top end is set by the limited-edition Series X25 at $899.99, while storage size and edition choices drive variation across the lineup.
  • The increase extends a long pricing climb for Xbox hardware: the original 2001 Xbox launched at $299, about $564.59 in 2026 dollars, underscoring how far current-gen console costs have risen.

Insights

Why does a 2001 Xbox equal about $565 today, yet a 2026 Series X can cost nearly $900?
If new Xbox consoles cost more than ever, why do used Series X and Series S values drop so quickly?