Score a discounted Xbox console before the prices jump

<figure> <img alt="The white Xbox Series S and black Xbox Series X consoles standing side by side." data-caption="The Xbox Series S and Series X consoles together. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge" data-portal-copyright="Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/22012262/vpavic_4275_20201030_0050.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> The Xbox Series S and Series X consoles together. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Microsoft announced today that the price of all Xbox models <a href="https://www.theverge.com/games/957042/xbox-price-increase-memory-shortage">will rise in August</a>, the second time in less than a year as memory prices continue to wreak havoc on every industry from cars to computing. Thankfully, we&#8217;re already out looking for Prime Day deals, and we were able to find some discounts on both the <strong>Xbox Series S</strong> and <strong>Xbox Series X</strong> ahead of the price hikes.</p> <div class="product-block"><h3>Microsoft Xbox Series X</h3> <div class="product-description">The Xbox Series X is Microsoft’s flagship console, serving as its most powerful (and biggest) option focused on fast, 4K gameplay. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/21548987/xbox-series-x-review">Read our review</a>.</div> <figure class="product-image"><img loading="lazy" width="300" height="200" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/22013843/vpavic_201103_4275_0163.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="An image showing an Xbox Series X against a black background" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Xbox-Series-X-Video-Game-Console-Black/443574645"> <strike>$649.99</strike> $573 at <strong>Walmart (1TB, disc drive)</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.target.com/p/xbox-series-x-console/-/A-80790841"> <strike>$649.99</strike> $573.99 at <strong>Target (1TB, disc drive)</strong></a></li></ul></div> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The 1TB Xbox Series X is discounted to $573 and $573.99 at <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Xbox-Series-X-Video-Game-Console-Black/443574645">Walmart</a> and <a href="https://www.target.com/p/xbox-series-x-console/-/A-80790841">Target</a> respectively, a significant reduction from the usual $649.99 price point. This is the model with a built-in 4K Blu-ray player that will go up to $799.99 in just over a month — and it’s what I&#8217;d recommend if you&#8217;re shopping for a new console to play <em>GTA VI</em> on later this year.</p> <div class="product-block"><h3>Xbox Series S</h3> <div class="product-description">The Xbox Series S is smaller than the 4K-capable Xbox Series X, but it can still play the same digital games — albeit topping out at 2560 x 1440 QHD resolution. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/21549021/xbox-series-s-review">Read our review</a>.</div> <figure class="product-image"><img loading="lazy" width="300" height="200" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/22012245/vpavic_201103_4275_0240.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="The white Xbox Series S lying horizontally." /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/microsoft-xbox-series-s-gaming-console/apd/ad285692/gaming-gaming-accessories#overview_section"> <strike>$399.99</strike> $349.99 at <strong>Dell (512GB)</strong></a></li></ul></div> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you&#8217;re just looking for the disc-free Xbox Series S, which is usually $399.99 but will rise to $499.99 in August, <a href="https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/microsoft-xbox-series-s-gaming-console/apd/ad285692/gaming-gaming-accessories">Dell</a> has the 512GB model on sale for $349.99, which is the current best deal. <a href="https://www.target.com/p/xbox-series-s-512gb/-/A-93578803">Target</a> isn&#8217;t far behind, with the same console listed for $379.99, which may be worth it if you want to pick it up locally or have other discounts at Target like the Circle Card.</p> <div id="hype-desk-root"></div> window.HYPE_DESK_CONFIG = { productImageUrl: "https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/HOTO-AutoCare-Plus-Air-Duster-Vacuum-for-Hype-Desk.jpg", productImageAlt: "HOTO AutoCare Plus Air Duster and Vacuum", productTitle: "HOTO AutoCare Plus Air Duster and Vacuum", shortDescription: "Four tools in one handheld, ready whenever your car is not.", longDescription: "Just in time for messy summer fun, the HOTO AutoCare Plus is a powerful handheld that vacuums, blows, inflates, and vacuum seals, four tasks that usually need four different tools. 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