Xbox consoles are now much more expensive in the EU and UK
The entry-level price for an Xbox now starts at 499.99€/£429.99.
Xbox consoles have seen a significant price increase in the European Union and the United Kingdom. The entry-level price for an Xbox has risen to 499.99€ or £429.99, marking a substantial jump from previous rates. While Microsoft had warned of higher prices for its consoles in the US back in June, the European price surge is proving even more impactful.
In the US, the price increase ranged from $100 to $150 depending on the model, but European consumers now face additional costs of 150 to 200 euros, or 130 to 170 pounds, for the Xbox Series S and X.
Currency fluctuations complicate conversions, but the new pricing lands at approximately $575 for a basic Xbox console in Europe. Microsoft has hinted at further hikes due to storage and memory price inflation, which could push prices even higher. However, the company is not the only one grappling with the ongoing RAM shortage, as both Sony and Nintendo have also announced price increases for their gaming hardware recently.
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