Microsoft will reportedly hike the prices of the Xbox Series X gaming console in India this month. Moreover, the prices of accessories such as the Xbox Series X wireless controller and Xbox Elite Series 2 controller are also said to increase. It is to be noted that Microsoft is yet to announce the hike.

A Twitter user, who has predicted price hikes accurately before, notes that the prices of the consoles will be increased for the third time. The Xbox website, however, still mentions the price as Rs 49,999.

Xbox Series X, accessories price in India
Xbox Series X price in India is said to start at Rs 55,990 after the hike. The Xbox Series X wireless controller (Robot White) is claimed to cost Rs 300 more and it could come at a price of Rs 5,990. The wireless controller with USB-C (Black), which is priced at Rs 5,390, may cost users Rs 5,990.

The Xbox wireless controller in Shock Blue and Electric Volt colours are also said to get a price hike and they could be available at Rs 6,490 instead of Rs 5,890. The Mineral Camo edition wireless controller is expected to cost Rs 6,990. Lastly, the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller, which currently costs Rs 15,990, is claimed to be available at a price of Rs 17,990.

Sony PlayStation 5 price in India
Rumour mill has been suggesting for some time that the Xbox Series X rival console, Sony PlayStation 5, will also get a price hike. It seems the price of the console has gone up but Sony is yet to provide an official statement on the same. The prices of the PS5 disc and the digital edition on Sony Centre are listed at Rs 54,990 and Rs 44,990, respectively.

However, the price of the PS5 disc edition is still Rs. 49,999 and the price of the PS5 digital edition is set at Rs 39,999 on Flipkart and Croma.

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