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How much (and when) are Xbox prices going up?
Beginning August 1, the Xbox Series X Digital will rise to $749 (up from $599) and the Series S to $499 (up from $399) in the United States, with similar jumps across multiple regions. And those are the entry-level models! Xbox Series X (1TB) with optical drive is going up to $799 (from $649), while the Xbox Series S (1TB) increases to $599 (from $449). To put that in perspective, the Xbox Series X (1TB) with optical drive launched at $499, but is going up a total of $300. The company cites rising manufacturing and component costs as the primary driver, noting that the broader hardware market
Xbox Series X|S prices rise August 1 — track the best deals before the jumpWhat about expansion cards?
If you're picking up an Xbox Series X or Series S, extra storage becomes essential fast. Constantly deleting games or clearing space for updates interrupts play and makes managing your library a chore. The Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S adds more room instantly with true plug‑and‑play support, giving your console the storage it needs without slowing anything down. Like Xbox consoles, we've seen pricing on these vary a lot, and many times they go out of stock, so give it some serious thought, as we do expect these cards to cost even more later this year. As to why get a stor
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