'Final Nail in the Coffin': Xbox Price Rises Revealed, Leaving Fans Stunned as Series X/S Spike By More Than a Third in Europe
Microsoft has increased the price of its consoles by more than a third in Europe, leaving fans stunned at how much an Xbox Series X/S now costs.
Microsoft has raised the prices of its Xbox Series X and S consoles by more than a third in Europe, leaving fans shocked by the steep increases. The 512GB Series S went from £299 to £429, a £130 rise, while the 1TB model jumped from £349 to £519, an even steeper £170 increase. For the Xbox Series X, the 1TB Digital model saw its price rise from £449 to £619, a whopping 48% surge and £220 difference, while the 1TB Disc model climbed from £449 to £669.
One fan on ResetEra called it the "final nail in the coffin," questioning if they'd be willing to pay nearly £700 for a Series X with a disc drive. Comparatively, the Series S 1TB was €100 more expensive than the Series X at launch. Microsoft attributes the price hike to storage and memory prices increasing by more than 2.5x, with another expected double by 2027.
The announcement precedes the release of GTA 6 in November, which could significantly boost demand for both Sony and Microsoft consoles. However, both companies may struggle to meet the anticipated demand due to the AI boom making it difficult for hardware manufacturers to source components and release products affordably.
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