If you have been sitting on the fence about picking up an Xbox, the clock is now ticking. Microsoft has confirmed a worldwide price increase for every Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X model, kicking in on August 1, 2026 — and the jumps are not small.
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Xbox price increase 2026: the new numbers
Microsoft announced the changes on the official Xbox Wire, with all models affected from August 1:
Xbox Series S 512GB — US$399.99 → US$499.99 (+US$100)
Xbox Series S 1TB — US$449.99 → US$599.99 (+US$150)
Xbox Series X Digital 1TB — US$599.99 → US$749.99 (+US$150)
Xbox Series X 1TB with disc — US$649.99 → US$799.99 (+US$150)
The 2TB Xbox Series X model is being discontinued outright and will not continue at any price point. Microsoft has not yet released updated Singapore dollar pricing, but local retailers typically adjust within days of a global announcement, so the window to buy at current SGD rates is narrow. Check with major game retailers and electronics chains in Singapore for current stock and pricing before August 1.
This is the third price increase for the Xbox Series generation. The first came in May 2025, a second followed in October 2025 (US market only), and this August 2026 wave is the broadest yet, hitting markets worldwide simultaneously.
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Microsoft’s buy-now options before August 1
To soften the blow, Microsoft has introduced several affordability measures alongside the announcement: interest-free buy now, pay later through the Microsoft Store; 0% APR financing for up to 12 months via Amazon; and trade-in programmes for pre-owned consoles with certified refurbished units at up to US$100 off the new MSRP.
For Singapore gamers, the practical takeaway is straightforward — if an Xbox is already on your shortlist, buying before August 1 at current local prices is the better deal. The Series S remains the most affordable entry point into the Xbox ecosystem and Microsoft’s Game Pass library, even at the higher price tier. For those on the fence between the Series X and a PS5, the relative value comparison has shifted slightly in Sony’s favour with this increase.
Atlus has locked in the date: Persona 4 Revival launches on 18 February 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC — and Singapore pricing is already live on SEGA Asia’s official store.
Persona 4 Revival Release Date and Platforms
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The remake lands simultaneously on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam) on 18 February 2027. A Nintendo Switch 2 version has not been announced for launch. The game is based on the expanded Persona 4 Golden — fan favourite character Marie and the Hollow Forest dungeon are both confirmed to appear in Revival.
Watch the Pre-Order Trailer
Persona 4 Revival — Pre-Order Trailer — via Official ATLUS West on YouTube
What’s New in Persona 4 Revival?
This is not just a visual upgrade — Atlus is rebuilding the combat and interface from the ground up. Here are the biggest changes from Persona 4 Golden:
Baton Pass: The fan-favourite system from Persona 5 Royal makes the jump to Inaba, letting you transfer your turn to another party member after scoring a critical hit or targeting an enemy weakness.
Prime Time: A new charge gauge fills as you land consecutive hits. When it maxes out, SP costs disappear and the sequence ends in a high-damage finishing strike.
Series Finales: Each party member gets a unique, powerful personal finisher — similar in concept to P3 Reload’s Theurgy attacks, but built around Inaba’s cast.
Enemy Collision: Status-afflicted enemies can be knocked into each other, spreading the ailment and dealing bonus damage — a satisfying new tactical layer.
Dungeon Defence: A guard option in the TV World dungeons can block enemy ambushes, adding a new way to manage exploration risk.
Simplified UI: One button per ability replaces the original’s scrolling menus. Fully animated cutscenes replace the static visual-novel-style cinematics throughout.
On the audio side: the entire English voice cast has been replaced for the remake. New vocalist Shiori Sasaki and composer Ryota Kozuka are handling the soundtrack.
P-STUDIO director Kazuhisa Wada said of the launch: “As we take this next step, we are thrilled the launch date is set for Persona 4 Revival and fans get to encounter a fresh and modernized experience as they discover the mysteries hidden in Inaba,” as quoted by RPGSite.
The Izanagi Edition is the top-tier physical collector’s set, which includes a protagonist and Izanagi statue, steelbook, artbook, keycaps, and keychain. The Digital Deluxe and higher editions bundle in costume sets (Velvet Room outfits, Phantom Thieves costumes) and Persona sets from Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Royal. The game is also available across Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand via the same SEGA Asia storefront.
Pre-Order Bonus
Pre-order any edition before 10:59 PM SGT on 17 February 2027 to receive BGM packs from Persona 3 Reload (Heartful Cry, Will Power) and Persona 5 Royal (The Whims of Fate, Triumph) as free downloads.
Is Persona 4 Revival on Xbox Game Pass?
Yes — Revival is available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass from day one. The title also supports Xbox Play Anywhere, so a single Xbox purchase covers both console and Windows PC.
Last words
Persona 4 has always resonated with Singapore players — the small-town mystery, the big questions about identity, the bonds built through one unforgettable in-game year. With SGD pricing confirmed and February 2027 on the calendar, there is time now to decide which edition fits your budget. PS5 and Xbox players can pre-order directly through SEGA Asia; Game Pass subscribers get it on day one at no extra cost. In the meantime, browse our other game news to stay up to speed.
The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 went live overnight, and Singapore gamers have a lot to unpack. From a decade-in-the-making Persona 6 world premiere to a surprise Gears of War console exclusive, here is everything that matters — and what you can actually play on Game Pass from Singapore.
Persona 6 — Teaser Trailer | XBOX Games Showcase 2026 — via XBOX on YouTube
Persona 6 Is Real — and Coming to Xbox Game Pass Day One
After years of leaks and false starts, Atlus finally confirmed Persona 6 at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026. P-STUDIO director Kazuhisa Wada described it as a bold, new standalone story blending heartfelt daily life with pulse-pounding supernatural adventure — Persona through and through, just brand new.
The teaser is deliberately cryptic: a graveyard full of headstones, a neon green colour scheme replacing Persona 5’s iconic red, and a logo. No release window, no characters, no setting. That green pivot alone set forums alight. Early trailer views hit roughly 146,000 within two hours of the showcase ending — the most-watched reveal of the night by a wide margin.
Where you can play it: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Xbox Game Pass day one), PS5, and Steam. Singapore subscribers on Game Pass are covered. This is the first mainline Persona entry since Persona 5 launched in 2016 — nearly a decade of waiting finally has an official answer.
Persona 4 Revival Also Confirmed — February 18, 2027
Atlus doubled down with a second reveal: Persona 4 Revival, an enhanced remake of the beloved 2008 PS2 RPG, confirmed for February 18, 2027 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass. For fans who missed P4 Golden or want a freshly modernised Inaba before P6 arrives, this is the one to bookmark.
Mark your calendar: an official Persona 4 Revival Broadcast Livestream is set for June 18 at 4pm PT — that is June 19 at approximately 7am SGT — on the official Atlus West YouTube channel. Expect a full gameplay deep-dive.
Gears of War: E-Day Is a Console Exclusive — Xbox Only
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The big exclusivity play of the night: Gears of War: E-Day, an origin story following a young Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago on the day the Locust Horde emerged, is a console exclusive to Xbox Series X|S and PC. PS5 players will not be getting it.
It launches October 6, 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass. An open beta kicks off August 6, so Singapore Xbox subscribers can get hands-on well before launch. The Coalition built this as a prequel that works for both returning Gears veterans and newcomers — the first game in the series to lean into origin storytelling at this scale.
Halo Campaign Evolved — July 28, With Three New Missions
Halo: Campaign Evolved drops July 28, 2026 — with early access beginning July 23 for eligible Game Pass subscribers. Unlike Gears, this one is multiplatform: Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation. The launch package includes Operation: METEORITE, a set of three new campaign missions added on day one. It will be on Game Pass day one.
Fable, Spyro, Wo Long 2 and a Full 2027 Lineup
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Beyond the headline acts, the showcase confirmed a strong 2026–2027 slate:
Fable — February 23, 2027 (early access February 18). Hayley Atwell plays the villain Isabel; Jack of Blades returns. Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud, Game Pass.
Spyro: A Realm Beyond — Spring 2027. The first all-new Spyro game in nearly 20 years, with true open-world dragon flight. Xbox, PC, Game Pass.
State of Decay 3 — 2027. Four-player co-op zombie survival open world on Xbox, PC, Game Pass, and PS5.
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember — Early 2027. Team Ninja’s brutal action-RPG moves to an Eastern Han dynasty fantasy setting — a period with clear SEA gaming appeal. Xbox, PC, Game Pass.
Senua — 2027. Ninja Theory’s next chapter in the Hellblade universe, Xbox and PC exclusive.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse — October 15, 2026. Rose Belmont leads a new 2D action-exploration Castlevania. Xbox, PC, cloud.
Minecraft Dungeons II — September 29, 2026. Game Pass day one.
DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations — July 7, 2026. A campaign expansion with the new Chain Spear weapon.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 — October 23, 2026. Includes a new DMZ extraction mode. Xbox, PC, Game Pass.
Play right now:Where Winds Meet, a free-to-play Wuxia open-world ARPG, went live on Xbox Series X|S and PC during the showcase. No wait required.
Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition Hardware
To mark Xbox’s 25th anniversary, Microsoft unveiled the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition console in a translucent design that nods to the original Xbox’s aesthetic, paired with a matching Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition. Both are targeting November 2026 in select markets — no Singapore availability confirmed yet, but limited Xbox hardware has previously landed here through local retailers.
Last words
The showcase leaned heavily into Game Pass value, which works well for Singapore subscribers. The Atlus double-punch — Persona 4 Revival confirmed for early 2027, Persona 6 officially revealed after a decade — makes this one of the most significant gaming nights for local JRPG fans in years. Check our Game News section for ongoing coverage as release dates firm up, and keep an eye out for the Persona 4 Revival broadcast livestream on June 19 at 7am SGT.
If you’re a Singapore gamer staying up late tonight, point your browser to YouTube.com/Xbox — the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 kicks off at 1am SGT on Monday, 8 June, followed immediately by the dedicated Gears of War: E-Day Direct. Between Halo finally coming to PlayStation and a Gears origin story running on Unreal Engine 5, there’s a lot on the table.
Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Singapore Watch Times
Xbox officially confirmed the event on Xbox Wire. Here’s when it hits for key time zones:
Singapore (SGT): Monday 8 June, 1:00am
Japan (JST): Monday 8 June, 2:00am
Australia (AEST): Monday 8 June, 3:00am
UK (BST): Sunday 7 June, 6:00pm
Streaming on YouTube.com/Xbox and Twitch.tv/Xbox in 4K60 — both are freely accessible in Singapore without a VPN or subscription. The Gears of War: E-Day Direct begins the moment the main Showcase wraps.
Gears of War: E-Day Direct — The Prequel We’ve Been Waiting For
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Developed by The Coalition and People Can Fly, Gears of War: E-Day is the prequel that takes the saga back to the beginning — Emergence Day, the catastrophic moment 14 years before the original Gears of War when the Locust Horde first surfaced. You play as a young Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago as Sera falls around them.
Built in Unreal Engine 5, the game boasts “over 100 times more environment and character detail” than Gears 5, with hardware-accelerated ray tracing, a new destruction system, and rebuilt gore mechanics. It’s confirmed for Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2026. Tonight’s Direct is expected to go deep on gameplay, story and release timing.
Gears of War: E-Day | Official Announce Trailer (In-Engine) — via XBOX on YouTube
Halo: Campaign Evolved — Finally Coming to PlayStation
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This is the one Singapore’s large PlayStation base has been quietly hoping for. Halo: Campaign Evolved — a ground-up remake of Halo: Combat Evolved’s campaign by Halo Studios — is confirmed for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5. It’s the first time a mainline Halo game has ever launched on a Sony console, and cross-platform play and shared progression between Xbox, PC and PS5 are built in from day one.
What’s New in the Remake
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Beyond the rebuilt HD visuals and remastered soundtrack, Halo Studios confirmed these additions over the original 2001 campaign:
4-player online co-op (plus 2-player split-screen on consoles)
3 new pre-campaign missions featuring Sergeant Avery Johnson
9 additional weapons, including the Energy Sword and Battle Rifle
Enemy vehicle hijacking and a four-seat Warthog
“Dozens of Skulls” gameplay modifiers for randomised chaos
The game arrives in 2026 — a specific release date may be confirmed at tonight’s Showcase. It’s available to wishlist now on the Xbox, Steam, and PlayStation storefronts.
What Else Could Drop Tonight
Xbox hasn’t announced a full games list ahead of the show, but reliable leakers have pointed to several other titles making appearances — including Persona 6, State of Decay 3, and updates on other first-party Xbox titles. Take those as unconfirmed until the show airs. Check back here after the showcase for our full breakdown of everything announced.
You can also catch other gaming news from this week’s Summer Game Fest lineup on GameTrader.SG.
Last words
For Singapore gamers who’ve never owned an Xbox, Halo: Campaign Evolved coming to PS5 is arguably the biggest Xbox Showcase story in years — the iconic shooter finally lands on hardware most of us already own. Set your alarm or leave the stream open; the Gears of War: E-Day Direct should give us a proper first gameplay look at one of 2026’s most anticipated Xbox titles. We’ll be back with a full recap once the dust settles.
