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Sadly, the prices of the Xbox Series X and Series S are set to rise in the U.S. starting tomorrow, October 3rd, 2025. That makes today your last chance to snag an Xbox Series S — either the 512GB model for $379.99 (which is even cheaper on sale for $329.99 at Amazon) or the 1TB model for $429.99 (Amazon, Best Buy) before the list price of both increases by $20. You can also grab the Xbox Series X Digital Edition for $549.99 (Amazon, Best Buy) or the standard 1TB model for $599.99 (Amazon, Best Buy) before they each jump by $50. The Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition is also still available for $799.99 (GameStop), before its price increases by $70.
If you need help figuring out which console to buy, here’s the quick breakdown: the Series X is the more powerful option, capable of native 4K support, faster performance, and starts with 1TB of built-in storage, which is double what you’ll get with the smaller, less expensive Series S. The Series S, meanwhile, is designed for 1440p gaming and offers less built-in storage at 512GB. Notably, like the Xbox Series X Digital Edition, it also lacks an optical drive, so you can only play digital games.
Other than that, though, both consoles play all the same games and work with Xbox Game Pass, so whichever one you choose, you’ll still get access to the dozens of new titles recently added, ranging from Hogwarts Legacy and multiple Assassin’s Creed games to Hades, Cities: Skylines – Remastered, Stardew Valley, and more.
