Microsoft raises prices of Xbox Series S|X and peripherals across the board, with prices in Japan increasing by 1.3 to 1.4 times
Microsoft has announced that it will raise the retail prices of its Xbox Series S|X and wireless controllers worldwide starting May 1, 2025.
Pricing updates announced May 1, 2025 | Xbox Support
Xbox raises prices on consoles, games and controllers worldwide
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Microsoft is raising prices on Xbox consoles, controllers, and games worldwide | The Verge
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The price revisions and price increases for each Xbox Series S|X model available in Japan are as follows:
・Xbox Series S (512GB model)
| Price before revision | Revised price | Price increase range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 44,578 yen including tax | 62,480 yen including tax | 1.4 times |
| America | $299.99 (about 43,700 yen) | $379.99 (about 55,300 yen) | 1.27 times |
| Europe | 299.99 euros (about 49,300 yen) | 349.99 euros (about 57,500 yen) | 1.17 times |
| England | 249.95 pounds (about 48,300 yen) | 299.99 pounds (about 58,000 yen) | 1.2x |
・Xbox Series S (1TB model)
| Price before revision | Revised price | Price increase range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 49,978 yen including tax | 67,480 yen including tax | 1.35x |
| America | $349.99 (about 51,000 yen) | $429.99 (about 62,600 yen) | 1.23 times |
| Europe | 349.99 euros (about 57,500 yen) | 399.99 euros (about 65,700 yen) | 1.14 times |
| England | 299.99 pounds (about 58,000 yen) | 349.99 pounds (about 67,700 yen) | 1.17 times |
・Xbox Series X (digital version)
| Price before revision | Revised price | Price increase range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 59,978 yen including tax | 79,980 yen including tax | 1.33 times |
| America | $449.99 (approx. 65,500 yen) | $549.99 (approx. 80,000 yen) | 1.22 times |
| Europe | 499.99 euros (approx. 82,100 yen) | 549.99 euros (approx. 90,400 yen) | 1.3 times |
| England | 429.99 pounds (about 83,100 yen) | 449.99 pounds (about 87,000 yen) | 1.05x |
・Xbox Series X
| Price before revision | Revised price | Price increase range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 66,978 yen including tax | 87,980 yen including tax | 1.31 times |
| America | $499.99 (approx. 72,700 yen) | $599.99 (approx. 87,300 yen) | 1.2x |
| Europe | 549.99 euros (approx. 90,400 yen) | 599.99 euros (approx. 98,600 yen) | 1.09 times |
| England | 479.99 pounds (about 92,800 yen) | 499.99 pounds (about 96,600 yen) | 1.04 times |
On Amazon.co.jp, only the Xbox Series X was being sold at the revised price.
Amazon.co.jp: Xbox Series X : Games
In addition, in line with this price revision, some new first-party games released from the next holiday season will be priced at $79.99 (approximately 11,600 yen), and once purchased, they will be playable on PCs as well as game consoles via 'Xbox Play Anywhere.' The schedule and price for Japan are still unknown.
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