Xbox consoles get more expensive for the second time in a year, but only in the US so far

Xbox consoles. Source: Xbox

Microsoft has announced a new price increase for Xbox consoles that will only affect US buyers for now.

Here's What We Know

The Xbox Series S, Series X, Series X Digital and the special edition Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black will be priced higher from 3 October.

The cost of the consoles will be:

• base Xbox Series S 512GB - $400 (+$20);
• Xbox Series S 1TB version - $450;
• Xbox Series X Digital - $600 (+$50);
• standard Series X - $650;
• Galaxy Black Special Edition - $800 (+$200).

Microsoft attributes the price hike to "changes in the macroeconomic environment." Meanwhile, the cost of consoles and accessories in other countries will remain unchanged.

Source: Xbox