Microsoft raises Xbox prices by up to 43%
Microsoft has announced significant price increases for its Xbox consoles in Europe and the UK, with some models jumping by over 40%. The 1TB Xbox Series X with a disc drive now costs €799.99 / £669.99, up from €599.99 / £499.99, while the 512GB Series S sees a 43% hike to €499.99 / £429.99. This marks the third round of increases since May 2025, driven by soaring RAM and storage costs amid AI demand. The 2TB model is being discontinued.
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.