Xbox Series X: Now $799.99 (Disc) and $749.99 (Digital)
Microsoft raised the Xbox Series X by $150 on August 1, 2026. The 1TB disc model is $799.99 and the Digital is $749.99. Here are the dated prices, what Microsoft said, and a five-step check.
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✓ This guide is for you if
- Want an Xbox Series X
- Want to avoid overpaying a reseller
- Will check disc or Digital
- Want a price alert
✗ Skip it if
- Want a live price (open the listing)
- Want a predicted price (we don't predict)
- Want a cheaper console
- Need a 2TB model
What changed since our last update
The page we replaced listed a 2TB model as discontinued and described the increase as the "third since May 2025." We couldn't confirm either from the sources we could read, so we removed them. We also removed the line about hoping for a Prime Day discount.
What Microsoft changed on August 1, 2026
A $150 increase applies to both Series X models.
- June 25, 2026: Push Square (June 25, 2026) reported Microsoft's Xbox Wire notice. Microsoft said "console storage and memory prices have increased by more than 2.5x" and expected "another doubling by the fall of 2027."
- August 1, 2026: the new prices took effect, per Push Square (June 25, 2026). The Series X 1TB Digital rose from $599.99 to $749.99 and the 1TB disc model from $649.99 to $799.99.
- August 3, 2026: Pure Xbox (August 3, 2026) published the same table and said the previous prices had been in effect since May 1, 2025.
- Push Square compared the new prices with Sony's: PS5 Digital $599.99, PS5 $649.99 and PS5 Pro $899.99.
The free Zroppix extension puts that history on the Amazon listing itself: the last 90 days of price for the exact version you have open, a BUY or WAIT verdict based on where today's price sits in that range, and an alert if you would rather wait. No account is needed to see the history.
Is today's price near $799.99, or near $649.99?
Open the Series X on Amazon with Zroppix and check the seller and the 90-day price range before you pay.
How to tell whether today's price is fair
We don't publish a price chart or a predicted price for the Xbox Series X on this page, because we can't back one up with recorded data here. What we can give you is a method that works for any product, and the free Zroppix extension that applies it for you on the Amazon page.
- Confirm the exact version. Model year, size, colour and bundle can each change the price. Read the title and the variant selector, not just the headline.
- Open the price history. Use the Zroppix extension (90-day history on Amazon pages) or another tracker such as CamelCamelCamel or Keepa. Where Amazon shows its own price history link, use that too.
- Compare today's price with the lowest in the window. At or near the low is a fair price. A big "percent off" badge on its own proves little, as our guide to sale badges explains.
- Check who sells it. Amazon or the brand is safest. Compare against the manufacturer's own site, which may run separate promotions.
- Set an alert if the price isn't right yet, and decide on your own timeline. Nobody can tell you what the price will do next.
Check disc or digital, and the seller
- Model: the 1TB disc model is $50 above the Digital. The Digital has no disc drive.
- Old stock: a listing at the old $649.99 or $599.99 price may be from a third party. Check the seller and the condition.
- Bundles: a console with games or a controller can cost more.
- Compare: the PS5 lists at $649.99 and the PS5 Pro at $899.99.
We haven't tested the console. Read independent reviews for the games you play.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using the old $649.99 or $599.99 price. The list price rose $150.
- Mixing up disc and Digital.
- Paying a third-party seller more than list.
- Waiting on a predicted Prime Day price. Microsoft raised prices.
Compare before you decide
If the price isn't right, or you want to compare options, these are worth a look.
The smaller Xbox.
Check before buying: See the dated price history.
A spare controller.
Check before buying: Check the colour.
Xbox Series X price reference points
Dated reports from named sources, not today's prices. Different models, sizes and sellers are priced differently.
| Date | Model | Reported price | Source | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | Series X 1TB / Digital | $799.99 / $749.99 | Pure Xbox | Find cheaper → |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Series X price increase | +$150 on both models | Push Square | Find cheaper → |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Series X price increase announced | Effective Aug 1 | Push Square | Find cheaper → |
| May 1, 2025 | Series X 1TB / Digital (old prices) | $649.99 / $599.99 | Pure Xbox | Find cheaper → |
Honest pros and cons
What stands out
- Two dated sources agree on the table
- Microsoft's own reason is quoted
- Rival prices are included
What to weigh
- Prices may rise again, per Microsoft's statement
- We show no live prices
- We haven't tested the console
- Sources are news sites reporting Microsoft's notice
Before you buy
A quick checklist for this purchase.
- Confirm the exact model in the listing title and variant selector.
- Check what's included: bundle, accessories, colour.
- Open the price history for that exact model.
- Compare today's price with the lowest in the window.
- Check the seller and the return window.
- Set an alert if the price isn't right yet.
Keep going
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Xbox Series X?
$799.99 for the 1TB disc model and $749.99 for the 1TB Digital since August 1, 2026, per Push Square and Pure Xbox. Check the live listing.
Why did the Xbox Series X price go up?
Microsoft said console storage and memory prices have increased by more than 2.5x, per its Xbox Wire notice quoted by Push Square.
Will the Xbox Series X price go up again?
Microsoft said it expects another doubling of those costs by the fall of 2027. We can't predict a price.
Is the Series X more than a PS5?
Push Square noted the Series X now costs more than the standard PS5, which lists at $649.99.
Will it be cheaper on Black Friday?
We can't predict that. Black Friday is November 27, 2026.
Will it be cheaper on Black Friday?
We can't predict that. Black Friday is November 27 and Cyber Monday is November 30, 2026. Set an alert and check the history first.
How do I check the price history?
Install the free Zroppix extension for a 90-day history on Amazon pages, or use a tracker such as CamelCamelCamel or Keepa.
The list price rose $150 on August 1
Push Square and Pure Xbox reported it. Check the history for your model.
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