Xbox Console Prices Rise Again, 2TB Model Discontinued
Microsoft is increasing the prices of its Xbox Series X and S consoles globally starting August 1st. This price hike, attributed to rising component and memory costs, will see 512GB models increase by $100 and 1TB models by $150. The company is also discontinuing the 2TB Xbox Series X model and exploring new purchasing options.
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Xbox’s next round of price increases have landed, and they’re worse than we thought
Xbox has implemented price increases for its Series S and Series X consoles, effective August 1st, with steeper hikes in Australia than initially anticipated. These increases are attributed to a significant rise in console storage and memory component costs, driven partly by the AI boom redirecting fabrication efforts. Despite the price hikes, Microsoft continues to incur losses on each console sold.
'Nobody was buying them so it doesn't really matter' — Xbox console price hike hits the UK
Microsoft has implemented significant price increases for its Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X consoles in the UK, with the Xbox Series S now costing £429.99 and the Xbox Series X £669.99. These hikes follow similar increases by Sony for the PlayStation 5 and are attributed to rising component costs, particularly RAM, and global economic pressures. The price changes have been met with strong negative reactions from consumers and have led to discussions about the declining sales of Xbox consoles.
Microsoft confirms increased Xbox prices in the UK and Europe
Microsoft has confirmed increased prices for Xbox consoles in the UK and Europe, with the 512GB model rising by £130/€150 and the 1TB model by £170/€200. The company cited higher storage and memory costs as the primary reason for these adjustments. This follows recent restructuring within Xbox, including layoffs and a reported decline in Xbox revenue.
Sunday Consolidation
Xbox consoles in the UK and Europe are set to receive price increases, with details suggesting it may be more significant than initially anticipated. Meanwhile, reports indicate that Microsoft may continue to offer disc drive support on its next-generation consoles, contrasting with potential moves by Sony to phase out physical media.
Xbox UK and Europe console price hikes revealed - and it's even worse than we expected
Xbox has implemented significant price increases for its consoles in the UK and Europe, with the Xbox Series X now costing up to 34% more and the Xbox Series S up to 48.5% more. These hikes are attributed to memory shortages and follow a recent 10% drop in Xbox's content and services revenue and a wave of layoffs across the division.
Xbox Series X is now £670 in UK as Microsoft sneak price hike out at weekend
Microsoft has implemented significant price increases for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in the UK, with the Xbox Series X now costing £669.99 and the Xbox Series S starting at £429.99. These hikes, attributed to component costs, come at a time when Xbox console sales are reportedly low and follow similar price adjustments for the PlayStation 5 and anticipated increases for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Xbox prices will jump again this weekend, but please don't buy a brand new console today
Microsoft is increasing the prices of its Xbox Series X and Series S consoles starting August 1. The Xbox Series X will now cost $799.99 for the 1TB disc version and $749.99 for the digital version, while the 1TB Series S will be $599 and the 512GB model will be $499. The article advises consumers to consider purchasing refurbished consoles to mitigate these price hikes.
Xbox prepares to jack up its console prices by a hefty amount (again, again)
Microsoft announced that it will be increasing the prices of its Xbox consoles starting August 1st. The 512 GB models will increase by $100, and the 1 TB models by $150, with the 2 TB edition being discontinued. The company cited rising component and memory prices as the primary reason for the price hike.
Xbox is increasing its prices again, and I'm using Prime Day to pick up these games before it happens
Xbox is reportedly increasing its console prices, prompting a rush to find deals on games before the hikes take effect. The article highlights discounts on titles like Resident Evil and Diablo 4 available during Prime Day, aiming to help players acquire games before the anticipated price surge.
Xbox höjer priserna på samtliga Series-konsoler
Xbox has announced price increases for all Xbox Series X and Series S models, excluding the 2TB Xbox Series X model which will be discontinued. The new prices will take effect on August 1st, with the Xbox Series S 512GB increasing from $399 to $499, and the Xbox Series X 1TB increasing from $649 to $799. Xbox cited rising component costs as the reason for the price hike.
Xbox consoles suffer 33% price hike and there's more increases to come
Microsoft is implementing a worldwide price increase for Xbox Series X and S consoles starting August 1, 2026, citing ongoing component cost crises. The 512GB models will increase by $100 and 1TB models by $150. Microsoft also confirmed the discontinuation of the 2TB Xbox Series X model and warned of further price hikes in the future due to rising memory prices.
Xbox Is Raising The Price Of Its Consoles Again, While Also Announcing New Ways To Buy Them
Microsoft is increasing the prices of its Xbox consoles starting August 1st due to rising storage costs and ongoing losses. The company is also introducing new purchasing options to help consumers manage the price hikes.
This Is Could Be Your Last Chance To Get An Xbox Series S This Cheap
Microsoft is increasing the prices of Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles starting August 1, with the Xbox Series X rising to $800 and the Xbox Series S to $500. A limited-time deal offers the Xbox Series S 512GB for $380 at Amazon as part of its Prime Day sale, which ends June 26.
Microsoft announces even more Xbox Series price increases for 1st August
Microsoft is increasing the prices of Xbox Series X and Series S consoles globally starting August 1st, with some models seeing a 33% hike. The company cites rising component costs, particularly for SSDs and memory, as the primary reason for the price adjustments. This follows similar price increases last year and affects consoles worldwide, with specific US pricing detailed.
Microsoft significantly increases Xbox prices worldwide and withdraws 2TB model citing "components crisis"
Microsoft is significantly increasing the prices of its Xbox consoles worldwide starting August 2, citing a "components crisis" that has driven up the cost of storage and memory. The 512GB and 1TB models of the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X will see price hikes of $100 and $150 respectively, while the 2TB model will be discontinued. The company also highlighted programs to make consoles more accessible, such as financing options and refurbished units.
Xbox May Have Another Price Hike Up Its Sleeve In 2027
Microsoft is reportedly planning another price increase for Xbox consoles, potentially in late 2027 or 2028, citing rising storage and memory costs. This follows recent price hikes implemented in May and October 2025, and a prior increase in October 2024. The company attributes these adjustments to significant increases in component prices, which have more than doubled.
Xbox Console Prices Raising By $100+, 2TB Model Sunsetting
Microsoft is increasing the prices of its Xbox Series X and Series S consoles by up to $150, with the 2TB model being retired. These price hikes, effective August 1, are attributed to rising component costs, particularly for SSDs, and are the third increase in 13 months. The company also mentioned the impact of AI data centers on component prices and is offering financing options and encouraging trade-ins.
Xbox announces another console price hike, this time $100 more for the 512 GB and $150 for 1TB
Microsoft is implementing another worldwide price increase for its Xbox consoles, effective August 1. The 512GB models will increase by $100, and 1TB models by $150, due to rising component and memory costs. The disc-equipped 2TB Xbox Series X is also being discontinued.
Xbox console prices to increase this August
Microsoft will increase the prices of its Xbox consoles starting August 1, 2026, due to rising component costs and the ongoing consumer electronics crisis. The 512GB models will increase by $100 and 1TB models by $150, while the 2TB model will be discontinued. This follows similar price hikes by Sony for the PlayStation 5 and an upcoming increase for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Microsoft raises price of Xbox consoles once again, sunsets 2TB model
Microsoft is increasing the prices of its Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X consoles globally starting August 1, 2026, citing a global memory hardware shortage driven by generative AI companies. The 512GB Xbox Series S will rise by $100 to $499.99, and 1TB models of both consoles will increase by $150, with the 2TB Xbox Series X being discontinued. This follows similar price hikes from Sony and Nintendo, with Microsoft explaining that consoles are typically sold at a loss, making them particularly vulnerable to component cost increases.
