The Xbox Wireless Controller, which remains a staple for both console and PC gaming, now costs $65. The Xbox Elite Series 2 controller now starts at $150, up from $145. The official Xbox Wireless Headset will set you back $120, $10 more than before. Microsoft’s gaming hardware will see price hikes outside the U.S. as well.

Microsoft has announced that it will increase Xbox prices worldwide. The price increase follows Nintendo's lead, which set a new standard with Mario Kart World. Many had predicted that Nintendo's aggressive strategy would introduce new pricing standards for AAA games,

Some new first-party Xbox games will have their costs raised by $10 this holiday season.