SNACK three-line summary
- Xbox console prices will be adjusted worldwide starting August 1, 2026.
- The 512GB model will go up by $100 and the 1TB model by $150, while the 2TB model has been described as moving toward discontinuation.
- The final Korean won retail price was not disclosed in this official post, so buyers in Korea should separately check regional store notices.
Snackgirls editor note
AIKO: “This notice does not just change the price of one game. It changes when to buy a console. The most important date is August 1.”
Red: “A $100 or $150 increase is a lot to feel. If you have been thinking about a new console, it is getting harder to put off checking the price tag.”
The official Xbox Wire notice said Xbox console prices will be adjusted worldwide starting August 1, 2026. According to the notice, the 512GB model will rise by $100, the 1TB model will rise by $150, and the 2TB model has been described as moving toward discontinuation.
This announcement is not simply the end of a discount. Microsoft cited rising storage and memory prices, and explained that another adjustment became necessary after last year’s U.S. price increase. That makes this a notice where anyone considering an Xbox console now has to recalculate the purchase timing itself.
The numbers locked in by the official post
There are three key numbers. The effective date is August 1, the 512GB model increases by $100, and the 1TB model increases by $150. For reference, the official post also explains that a $20 to $70 increase had already taken place in the U.S. last October.
However, the final Korean won retail price was not disclosed in this Xbox Wire post. That means buyers in Korea will need to check the actual local price again when Microsoft Store or domestic retail notices are posted separately.
Why console buyers will feel it immediately
A console is a device people use for a long time after buying it, so a price increase feels much bigger than a sale on a single game. In particular, for a model chosen because of storage space, such as the 1TB version, this $150 increase significantly changes the comparison point.
Microsoft also mentioned access programs such as installment plans, 0% APR financing, pre-owned consoles, and certified refurbished options. But those conditions can also vary by region, so buyers should check each local retailer’s terms before making an actual payment.
What to check now
If you have already decided to buy an Xbox Series S or Series X, the first step is to compare prices before and after August 1. If you are not in a hurry, it is also better to check how widely certified refurbished or pre-owned programs actually become available by region.
In short, this notice has a much broader impact than “a new game came out.” It is an official signal that the entry cost for an Xbox console is going up, so anyone who has been delaying a console purchase should check today’s price separately from the price after August.
Sources and checked date: Checked on June 26, 2026
- https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/06/25/xbox-console-price-update/
- https://www.xbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-s
- https://www.xbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-x
The official Xbox Wire URL showed bot protection on direct request, so text verification was performed through the r.jina mirror. The official URL and publication time, August 1, 2026 effective date, $100 increase for the 512GB model, $150 increase for the 1TB model, movement toward discontinuation for the 2TB model, and certified refurbished guidance were checked. The Xbox Series S/X official product pages were used only to verify images and product names.
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