Xbox Prices Rise Significantly in EU and UK
Microsoft has announced significant price increases for its Xbox consoles across the European Union and United Kingdom, with some models rising by up to €200 or £170. The most expensive model, a 1TB Xbox Series X with disc drive, now costs over 30% more than before in both regions. These hikes are part of Microsoft's third round of price adjustments since May 2025 and come amid global shortages of RAM and storage components driven by demand from the AI industry. The 512GB Xbox Series S has seen a nearly 43% increase, while other models also experienced sharp rises. The company is retiring its 2TB model due to ongoing supply constraints. These price changes reflect broader challenges in hardware manufacturing as component costs continue to climb across the tech sector.
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