Microsoft Announces Dramatic Xbox Price Increases in EU and UK, Up to €200 or £170
L'essentiel
- Microsoft has announced significant price increases for its Xbox consoles in the EU and UK, with some models rising by up to €200 or £170.
- The 1TB Xbox Series X sees a 30%+ hike, while the 512GB Xbox Series S increases by over 43%.
- This marks the third price adjustment since May 2025, partly due to rising RAM and storage costs.
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Pourquoi c'est important
Microsoft previously announced US Xbox price bumps in June, and these new increases for the EU and UK are the third round since May 2025, with the highest-end model now costing $300 more than its 2020 launch price.
When Microsoft announced its latest round of Xbox price bumps in June, it only gave US pricing. Now we know the pricing increases for the EU and UK, and they’re dramatic. Depending on the model, Xbox prices are increasing by up to €200 or £170. The 1TB Xbox Series X with a disc drive is going up by over 30 percent from £499.99 / €599.99 to £669.99 / €799.99. The 512GB Xbox Series S is getting a price increase of over 43 percent, jumping from £299.99 / €349.99 to £429.99 / €499.99.
While other consoles have received price bumps as RAM and storage prices skyrocket due to demand from the AI industry, none have been quite as dramatic as Microsoft’s. This is the third round of price increases since May of 2025, with the highest-end model now costing $300 more than its launch price of $499.99 in 2020. The 2TB model is also being retired in the face of the storage crunch. Here’s the full list of price changes:
Questions ouvertes
- How will these price increases affect Xbox sales in the EU and UK?
- Will competitors like Sony or Nintendo adjust their console pricing similarly?
