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Xbox Series X Price by Country 2026 — Cheapest in Japan, China & More

Xbox Series X costs $439 in China but $948 in Argentina. See real prices in 40 countries and where to buy it cheapest.

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The Xbox Series X is Microsoft's flagship gaming console, and its price varies dramatically depending on where you buy it. From $439 in China to $948 in Argentina, the same console can cost more than double depending on the country.

Xbox Series X Prices in 40 Countries (2026)

RankCountryLocal PriceUSD Price
1China¥3,184$439
2TaiwanNT$14,933$474
3Japan¥71,000$474
4South Korea₩650,000$489
5UAEد.إ1,831$499
6SingaporeS$682$509
7MalaysiaRM2,436$524
8Saudi Arabia﷼1,965$524
9India₹45,833$549
10SwitzerlandCHF 483$549
11Vietnam₫13,448,000$549
12Polandzł2,263$559
13Thailand฿19,840$559
14Swedenkr6,025$574
15Philippines₱32,423$574
16MexicoMX$9,870$574
17IndonesiaRp9,244,000$589
18New ZealandNZ$960$589
19Norwaykr6,300$589
20PakistanRs167,664$599
21South AfricaR11,262$609
22ColombiaCOP2,405,000$609
23EgyptE£19,274$624
24Russia₽57,385$624
25Nigeria₦1,044,158$674
26CanadaC$1,000$703
27Turkey₺23,515$724
28AustraliaA$1,099$757
29BrazilR$3,968$798
30United States$800$800
31United Kingdom£670$874
32–39Eurozone (NL, AT, DE, PT, ES, FR, IE, IT)€800$911
40ArgentinaARS825,000$948

Where Is Xbox Series X Cheapest?

China is the clear winner at $439 — that's 45% cheaper than the US price and less than half of what you'd pay in Argentina. The East Asian trio of China, Taiwan, and Japan all offer excellent prices under $475.

Best Deals by Region

  • Asia: China ($439), Taiwan ($474), Japan ($474), South Korea ($489)
  • Middle East: UAE ($499), Saudi Arabia ($524)
  • Europe: Poland ($559), rest of the Eurozone ($911)
  • Americas: Mexico ($574), Colombia ($609), US ($800), Argentina ($948)

Why Is Xbox Series X So Expensive in Europe?

The Eurozone price of €800 ($911) is 14% higher than the US MSRP. European prices include VAT (usually 19–25%), which accounts for most of the difference. Argentina's price reflects the country's import restrictions and currency controls that inflate electronics prices.

Xbox Series X Price in Japan — $474

Japan is one of the best places to buy an Xbox, despite Xbox historically having a small market share there. At ¥71,000 ($474), it's competitive with China. Microsoft has been investing heavily in the Japanese market, which is reflected in aggressive pricing.

Xbox Series X vs PS5 — Price Comparison

In most countries, the Xbox Series X and PS5 are priced within $50 of each other. But regional pricing strategies differ:

  • In Japan, Xbox is slightly cheaper than PS5 (home-market advantage for Sony)
  • In China, Xbox has aggressive pricing to gain market share
  • In Turkey and Argentina, both consoles are prohibitively expensive due to import taxes

Should You Buy Xbox Abroad?

If you're traveling to China, Japan, or Taiwan, picking up an Xbox can save you $200–$500 compared to European prices. Key considerations:

  • Warranty: Microsoft's warranty is typically regional, so check coverage
  • Power supply: Xbox Series X uses an internal PSU that supports 100–240V, so it works worldwide
  • Game region: Xbox is region-free for games, so any disc works on any console
  • Digital games: Prices on the Xbox Store vary by region, with Argentina and Turkey historically offering the cheapest digital games

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