Xbox prices are increasing by up to €200 or £170
Microsoft has announced significant price increases for its Xbox consoles in the UK and EU, with some models rising by over 40 percent. These hikes are attributed to rising hardware costs, partly driven by high demand for components from the AI industry.
Why it matters
The price surge highlights how the global AI boom is creating supply chain constraints and inflationary pressure on consumer electronics.
When Microsoft announced its latest round of Xbox price bumps in June, it only gave US pricing. Now we know the pricing increases for the EU and UK, and they’re dramatic. Depending on the model, Xbox prices are increasing by up to €200 or £170. The 1TB Xbox Series X with a disc drive is going up by over 30 percent from £499.99 / €599.99 to £669.99 / €799.99. The 512GB Xbox Series S is getting a price increase of over 43 percent, jumping from £299.99 / €349.99 to £429.99 / €349.99.
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