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Here's How Much The Xbox Cost In 2001 Vs. 2026 - bgr.com
Entertainment and CultureBy Ethan Stinson9/28/20261 min read
Microsoft's original Xbox retailed for $299 in November 2001, when it first launched, but now the Xbox Series X goes for up to $899, while the Series S is $499.
✨ Key Highlights
- As of September 2026, the Xbox Series X retails for between $749.99 and $899.99 on the official Xbox site depending on storage size and edition, while the digital-only Xbox Series S runs from $499.99 to $599.99 MSRP.
- By contrast, the original Xbox launched in November 2001 at $299, which equals roughly $564.59 when adjusted for inflation, despite its far less complex hardware and features.
- On the resale market, original Xbox consoles can go for as little as $48 according to Price Charting, though graded units and special editions may be worth thousands.
- Console prices climbed steadily across generations: the Xbox 360 debuted at $299.99 in 2005, with premium versions like the Elite reaching $479.99, and the Xbox One arrived in 2014 at $499.
- The Xbox One S came in 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB models priced at $299, $349, and $399, while the Xbox One X launched in 2017 at $499 for a 1 TB configuration.
- The Series X and Series S originally launched in 2020 at $499 and $299 but have since risen roughly $200 to $300, and a limited-edition 25th anniversary console, the Series X25, is priced at $899.99.
Upgrades in hardware, technology, and features, as well as inflation, naturally caused Xbox prices to rise through the years as Microsoft continued pumping out new consoles. The original Xbox's succe