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Xbox Series Price Increased By $230 In UK And Europe
Kotaku • • general
Key Points:
- Microsoft has increased the prices of Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X consoles in the UK and Europe by up to 40 percent, with the Series S now costing around €499.99/£429.99 and the Series X Disc Drive version reaching €799.99/£669.99.
- These price hikes represent significant increases from previous prices, such as the Xbox Series S rising from €349.99/£299.99 and the Series X Disc Drive from €599.99/£499.99.
- Microsoft attributed the price increases to a global components crisis, citing a more than 2.5x rise in console storage and memory costs, with expectations for further increases by 2027.
- Critics speculate that Microsoft's substantial investments in AI datacenters may have contributed to the components shortage, though this remains unconfirmed.
- The steep price increases come despite the consoles being nearly six years old, raising concerns about consumer willingness to pay close to $1,000 for these models.
