Xbox Series X|S Prices Rise 30,000 Yen Across All Models in Japan
Microsoft raised the price of every Xbox Series X and Series S model sold in Japan by 30,000 yen on August 1, 2026. The increase was confirmed at domestic retailers such as Yodobashi.com, where the Xbox Series X 1TB disc drive model now sells for 117,980 yen, the 1TB all-digital model for 109,980 yen, and the Xbox Series S 1TB all-digital model for 97,480 yen. The old prices were 87,980 yen, 79,980 yen, and 67,480 yen respectively. Microsoft had announced the worldwide revision in June, stating that 1TB models would rise by $150, though the yen amount was not specified at the time. The new prices were not yet posted on the official Xbox Japan X account or website as of the afternoon of August 1, but store listings already reflected the change. Gamers on X voiced frustration over the size of the increase, which comes amid a broader wave of hardware price hikes driven by rising storage and memory costs. Other consoles, including the PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam Deck, have also seen price increases recently.