Microsoft Now Believes People Will Pay $800 For An Xbox Series X

Core Insights - Microsoft has significantly raised prices for its Xbox hardware, with the Xbox Series X now priced between $600 and $800, up from its original launch price of $500 in 2020 [3][6] - Sony has also increased prices for its PlayStation consoles, with the PS4 now costing $100 less than the Xbox Series X, despite both systems launching in 2025 [4][7] - Xbox is facing a challenging market, reportedly losing to Sony in sales at a ratio of at least 2:1, with some estimates suggesting it could be closer to 3:1 [6][8] Pricing Changes - Xbox Series S (512 GB) - increased from $380 to $400 [7] - Xbox Series S (1 TB) - increased from $430 to $450 [7] - Xbox Series X Digital - increased from $550 to $600 [7] - Xbox Series X Disc - increased from $600 to $650 [7] - Xbox Series X (2 TB) - increased from $729 to $800 [7] - PS5 Digital - priced at $500 [7] - PS5 Disc - priced at $550 [7] - PS5 Pro - priced at $750 [7] Market Position - Xbox has not released a power-upgraded version like Sony's PS5 Pro, which may contribute to its competitive disadvantage [5] - The high pricing strategy raises questions about the sustainability of Xbox's console business, especially given the declining hardware sales [6][8]