Microsoft’s Xbox-series-x-s/">Xbox Series S is no longer officially available for purchase in Brazil. The company’s website lists the entry-level console as out of stock and no longer provides links directing customers to retailers.
The Series S launched in Brazil on November 10, 2020, alongside the global release of the Xbox Series family. Initially, the console could be found across the retail market for between R$1,900 and R$2,400, below Microsoft’s suggested price of R$2,799. In August 2021, a temporary R$150 price reduction made it even more accessible, particularly alongside the Xbox Game Pass subscription service.
That advantage weakened in 2023, when Microsoft announced a R$1,000 price increase for the console. The adjustment brought the Series S closer to the price of the PlayStation 5, while available stock gradually disappeared from Brazilian retailers.
The shortage was accompanied by a broader change in Microsoft’s Xbox strategy. The company placed greater emphasis on cloud gaming and services, while games previously associated with Xbox consoles began reaching platforms such as PlayStation 5 and, in some cases, Nintendo Switch. In Brazil, Xbox Cloud Gaming was presented as an alternative to buying dedicated hardware, including hourly plans for non-subscribers.
A report published in 2025 attributed the disappearance of the Xbox Series consoles in Brazil to a lack of stock reported by retailers across the country. The shortage was not limited to Brazil, as other markets also experienced difficulties obtaining Xbox units while the PlayStation 5 increased its sales lead and Nintendo prepared the Switch 2.
Although the Series S is no longer sold officially, it has not completely disappeared from the market. Online retailers and marketplaces still list units, and physical stores may have older inventory or second-hand consoles. However, prices can be substantially higher: listings on Amazon, for example, exceed R$4,000, putting the console near the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5.
The remaining hardware could appeal to players looking for an affordable way to access future releases such as GTA 6, as well as Xbox features including planned FSR support. Nevertheless, the current prices and uncertain availability make the Series S a less convincing option for buyers seeking to save money.
The situation represents a sharp reversal for Xbox in Brazil. The Xbox 360 enjoyed a strong position during the seventh console generation, helped by its games, local Portuguese-language support and broad presence in the country. More recently, however, no major positive change has been announced for the Brazilian market. Xbox consoles can still be found in Brazil, but the Series S is no longer officially supplied, leaving its value in 2026 difficult to assess.
Sources: Canaltech.