Xbox Series S and X Prices Surge in Europe and UK
Microsoft has significantly increased the prices of its Xbox Series S and Series X consoles in Europe and the UK. These hikes, effective August 1st, are attributed to rising component costs and global memory shortages. The Xbox Series S now faces a substantial price jump, making it more expensive than initially anticipated.
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Xbox Hardware Gets Steeply Dearer in Europe and the UK — Up to €200 or £170 More
Microsoft has significantly increased the prices of its Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X consoles in Europe and the UK. The 512GB Xbox Series S now costs €499.99, a 43% increase, while the Xbox Series X sees price hikes up to €200 or £170. These adjustments are attributed to rising hardware costs, with some models seeing over a 30% price jump.
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Microsoft has confirmed a price increase for its Xbox consoles in Europe and the UK. The exact new pricing details and the specific models affected are expected to be announced soon.
Xbox hardware now costs a lot more in the UK and Europe
Xbox has confirmed significant price increases for its Series S and Series X consoles in the UK and Europe, effective August 1, 2026. Prices have risen by up to 50 percent, with specific costs varying by storage option and region. These hikes are attributed to ongoing component shortages exacerbated by increased investment in AI data centers.
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Microsoft has implemented price increases for its Xbox consoles in the UK and Europe, making the Xbox Series S more expensive than the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The Xbox Series S now starts at £519.99 / €599.99 for the 1TB model and £429.99 / €499.99 for the 512GB model, while the Switch 2 will launch at £469.99 / €469.99. Nintendo also plans to increase Switch 2 prices soon.
Microsoft raises prices of Xbox by 25% to 30% in Europe with the Series S now costing more than the Series X at launch
Microsoft has increased the prices of its Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X consoles in Europe by 25% to 30%. The 1TB Xbox Series S now costs more than the 1TB Xbox Series X did at launch. This price hike follows a previous increase in the US and comes amidst reports of declining Xbox hardware revenue and a global memory crisis.
Xbox-prishöjningarna är här – upp till 200 euro dyrare i Europa
Microsoft has implemented price increases for its Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X consoles in Europe, effective August 1st. The Xbox Series S will now range from 500 to 600 euros, while the Xbox Series X will cost between 780 and 800 euros, depending on the model. These increases represent a significant jump from the original launch prices.
Xbox Series S Now Costs Almost As Much As A PS5 Did At Launch Following Huge UK Price Hike
Microsoft has significantly increased the prices of its Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles in the UK. The Xbox Series S saw a price hike of £130, while the Xbox Series X increased by £170, making both consoles considerably more expensive.
Xbox consoles are now much more expensive in the EU and UK
Microsoft has increased the price of Xbox consoles in the European Union and the United Kingdom. The entry-level price for an Xbox now starts at 499.99€/£429.99 in these regions.
Xbox Series X/S Prices Hiked in Europe and UK By Up to €200/£170
Microsoft has increased the prices of Xbox Series X and Series S consoles in Europe and the UK by up to €200 and £170 respectively. The Xbox Series S now starts at €449.99/£429.99, while the Xbox Series X digital edition is priced at €749.99/£619.99. These price hikes are attributed to ongoing memory shortages and may impact sales, especially with upcoming titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 and the exclusive Gears of War: E-Day.
Xbox Series X/S to get second price increase in less than a year
Microsoft is increasing the prices of the Xbox Series S by $100 USD and the Xbox Series X by $150 USD, effective August 1st, 2026, due to a global memory shortage driven by AI data center demand. The company is also discontinuing the 2TB Xbox Series X model. This follows a previous price hike in October and comes amid reports of studio closures and other gaming systems, like Valve's Steam Machine, also facing increased component costs.
Xbox Series S, The “Cheap” Option, Now Costs As Much As Series X Did Six Years Ago
The Xbox Series S, initially launched at $300, will increase to $500 on August 1, matching the original launch price of the Xbox Series X. This price hike, attributed to AI-driven chip shortages and Microsoft's role in AI product proliferation, marks a significant departure from historical console pricing trends. The move makes the once budget-friendly option considerably more expensive for consumers looking for affordable next-generation gaming.
Xbox Series X/S Prices Will Increase Again From August 1st
Microsoft's Xbox division has announced another price increase for the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles, effective August 1st. The company cited rising component and storage costs, which have more than doubled for consoles, as the primary reason for the hikes. To mitigate the impact, Xbox is introducing new Buy Now, Pay Later financing options and promoting trade-in programs for previously played consoles.
