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Xbox jacked up prices by $100—Verizon still selling ’em cheap (for now)

Name: Xbox Series X
Brand: Deals
SKU: RRT-00001[1][5]
Price: 449 USD
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 889842640724

Verizon and Sam’s Club still offers the Xbox Series X and S at OG prices, offering savings before Microsoft’s price hike. Hurry, prices will change soon.

by
KnowTechie Deals
May 4, 2025

An Xbox Series S console and controller, its packaging box, and a 3-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate card against a purple background.

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UPDATE 5/5/2025: Microsoft has raised the MSRP for Xbox Series X and S consoles by $100, bringing the Series X to $549. But don’t despair just yet—some retailers are still offering it at the original price.

Where to Grab the Xbox Series X at $449.99 (1TB)

Dell has now adjusted their pricing to $549, aligning with the new MSRP. However, you can still find deals at Verizon, Sam’s Club, and some Walmart sellers.

Pro Tip: Act fast, as these prices are a temporary glitch in the system. Other retailers are likely to follow Microsoft’s price hike soon.

The Xbox Series S (512GB) is also available at its pre-hike price, perfect for extra setups or as a media center.

Reminder: Bookmark these deals or purchase before all retailers adjust to the new MSRP to avoid regret once the $549 price becomes standard everywhere.

The original story follows below….

Microsoft just slapped a $100 premium on its Xbox Series X and S consoles, because why wouldn’t they make next-gen gaming even pricier?

But hold your rage-quit: Dell hasn’t gotten the memo yet, and you can still snag the Series X (1TB) for $449.99—the original price before the corporate overlords decided we all needed to pay extra.

That’s $100 off the new MSRP, which basically makes this deal a glitch in the matrix.

Oh, and that adorable little Xbox Series S (512GB)? Yeah, it’s still chilling at its pre-hike price too. Perfect for your secondary TV, your kid’s room, or as a glorified Netflix box that occasionally runs Halo.

Pro Tip: Retailers like Amazon and Walmart will likely cave to Microsoft’s price hikes soon. Dell’s discount? It’s basically a ticking time bomb.

If you’ve been eyeing an Xbox, smash that buy button before Dell’s algorithm wakes up and smells the markup.

And hey, even if you’re not ready to pull the trigger now, bookmark this deal. When the rest of the market starts charging $549 for the Series X next week, you’ll kick yourself for missing out. Stay frosty, folks—this price hike apocalypse is coming fast.

UPDATE 5/2/2025: Welp, that went fast because Dell finally came to their senses and are now charging the marked up price of $549. Lame, we know.