The Xbox Series X/S is receiving another price increase in Japan, as reported by Famitsu. Starting August 15, the Xbox Series X will cost 66,978 yen, an increase of 7,000 yen from its current price. The Xbox Series S 1 TB (Black) will cost 49,978 yen, increasing by 5,400 yen.
Meanwhile, the Xbox Series S 512 GB will cost 44,578 yen, an increase of 6,600 yen. Microsoft notes the price change is currently for Japan only while it “regularly evaluates the impact of changes in market conditions on local pricing.” It’s the second price increase for the region – the last was in January 2023.
It also follows increases in Game Pass prices, with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate costing $19.99 monthly, up from $16.99. The regular Xbox Game Pass has been replaced with Xbox Game Pass Standard for $14.99 monthly, though day-one launches aren’t included, and PC Game Pass now costs $11.99 monthly (up from $9.99). Xbox Game Pass Core remains at $9.99 per month, but annual subscriptions now cost $74.99 instead of $59.99.
