Xbox Series S consoles are reportedly getting a price increase in India – again. According to gaming analyst Rishi Alwani, Microsoft’s new generation gaming console is now priced at Rs. 39,990 with pre-orders for the same going into effect on January 10th. That’s an increase of over 5 per cent, with the Series S previously listed at Rs. 37,990 back in August. This is the third price increase in six months and is likely to be attributed to the Indian rupee (INR) weakness against the US dollar (USD). Gadgets 360 has reached out to Microsoft India for comment, and we’ll update this story if we hear an update. At launch in 2020, the Xbox Series S was listed at Rs. 34,990.
At the time of writing both Amazon and flip card sell them Xbox Series S Consoles at a lower price with the former selling them for Rs. 31,799 after deduction. That e2z shop has it listed for even cheaper at Rs. 24,999 – so get it before the price updates. The new price of Rs. 39,990 definitely seems a bit exorbitant considering that you can get one S Series Gold Plated Hunter’s Bundle — Contains cosmetics and virtual currency for Fourteen days, rocket leagueand fall guys — at the same price from the e2z store.
Back in November, Microsoft also increased prices on its flagship Xbox Series X Console now priced at Rs. 55,990 – Available on Amazon India and Flipkart. Back then several times Xbox wireless controller were also subject to the increase in cost – Robot White and Carbon Black variants increased from Rs. 5,690 to Rs. 5,990. Meanwhile, the Electric Volt variant is currently priced at Rs. 6,590 – previously Rs. 6,290.
Even at this time Sony raised the prices for his PS5 console in India. The single Digital PS5 Edition now costs Rs. 44,990 while the 4K Blu-ray equipped PS5 costs Rs. 54,900 — mark a 10 and 12.5 percent growth from its introductory price of Rs. 39,900 and Rs. 49,900. However, India wasn’t the only market affected by price hikes, as the company reintroduced its gaming console in several other regions August.
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