Gaming is about to get a lot more expensive — at least for Xbox fans. Effective May 1, Microsoft is increasing the price of Xbox consoles and controllers, and not by an insignificant amount:  The Xbox Series S 512GB,

Amid a backdrop of ongoing tariff uncertainty, more and more gamers are facing price hikes.Microsoft raised recommended retailer pricing for its Xbox consoles and controllers around the world this week.

Microsoft is now raising prices on all Xbox hardware by $80-$100 and it will also plan to release $80 games later this year.