Gaming is about to get a lot more expensive — at least for Xbox fans. Effective May 1, Microsoft is increasing the price of Xbox consoles and controllers, and not by an insignificant amount:  The Xbox Series S 512GB,

Microsoft has announced a big price hike on Xbox Series X and Series S, but you can still get them at pre-hike prices at these retailers.

Sony recently raised the price of the PS5 in the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, as IGN reports. Given how the Xbox Series X will now cost $599 in the United States, it wouldn’t be surprising if Sony similarly raises the PS5’s cost in that region now that its main competitor is charging more for its console.