Microsoft raises prices of Xbox by 25% to 30% in Europe with the Series S now costing more than the Series X at launch
And I don't even know if it's worth the original price.
Microsoft has increased the prices of its Xbox Series S and Series X consoles by 25% to 30% in Europe, with the 1 TB model of the Xbox Series S now costing more than its larger counterpart. The price hikes, which are reflected on the Microsoft Germany website, impact consoles sold in the UK and are also likely to affect other European countries.
The changes include a £130 ($175) increase for the 512 GB Xbox Series S in the UK and a £130 increase for the 512 GB model in the US. Despite Microsoft's previous confirmation of price hikes in the US, Europe appears to have been hit harder by the changes. The 1 TB version of the Xbox Series X also sees a significant price increase, rising from £669.99 to £669.99.
The memory crisis and AI growth are to blame for the higher costs, with Microsoft investing heavily in AI. This situation may bring some schadenfreude, as console pricing is already struggling and the memory crisis is expected to persist, potentially impacting both Sony and Microsoft's next-generation consoles.
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