Microsoft confirmed today that prices across the Xbox lineup will increase in August, marking the second hike in under a year as rising memory costs continue to pressure industries ranging from automotive to consumer tech. The timing is unfortunate, but with Prime Day deal hunting already underway, we’ve spotted early discounts on both the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X before the new pricing kicks in.
The 1TB Xbox Series X is currently available for $573 at Walmart and $573.99 at Target, bringing it well below its standard $649.99 price. This version includes the built-in 4K Blu-ray drive and is set to climb to $799.99 in a little over a month. If you’re planning to buy a new console with GTA VI in mind later this year, this is the model I’d point you toward.
For those who prefer the all-digital Xbox Series S, Dell currently has the best offer on the 512GB model at $349.99. That console typically sells for $399.99 and is scheduled to jump to $499.99 in August. Target is also offering the same model for $379.99, which could still be appealing if local pickup is more convenient or if you can stack savings through perks like the Target Circle Card.
