Ethan Carter
The starting price for an Xbox console is now set at 499.99€/£429.99.
While we were aware of the impending price increases for Xbox consoles in the United States that took effect on August 1, the situation is significantly more challenging for consumers in Europe. In June, Microsoft disclosed that prices in the US would rise by $100 to $150, depending on the model. the updates on the Xbox store page reveal that customers in the European Union now face price hikes of 150 to 200 euros. UK customers will see their costs increase by more than 130 to 170 pounds for the Xbox Series S and X.
Here is the detailed pricing for various Xbox models in European markets:
- Xbox Series S (512GB): €499.99
- Xbox Series S (1TB): €599.99
- Xbox Series X Digital (without disc drive): €749.99
- Xbox Series X: €799.99
Similarly, the price adjustments for the UK market are as follows:
- Xbox Series S (512GB): £429.99
- Xbox Series S (1TB): £519.99
- Xbox Series X Digital (without disc drive): £619.99
- Xbox Series X: £669.99
As currency exchange rates fluctuate, the current pricing equates to an entry-level Xbox console costing approximately $575 for European buyers. Looking ahead, these prices may still evolve since Microsoft indicated in its June blog post that they anticipate storage and memory prices could double again. It’s important to note that Microsoft is not alone in facing these challenges; both Sony and Nintendo have also announced their own price increases recently.
Daniel Mercer
