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2 Aug 2026 · 16:14

£429.99 / €499.99. This Marks the Third Round of Increases Since May 2025, Driven by Soaring RAM and Storage Costs Linked to AI Demand

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Microsoft has revealed the European and UK price hikes for its Xbox consoles, following the US-only announcement in June. The increases are steep, with the 1TB Xbox Series X (disc version) jumping over 30% from £499.99 / €599.99 to £669.99 / €799.99, and the 512GB Xbox Series S rising more than 43% from £299.99 / €349.99 to £429.99 / €499.99. This marks the third round of increases since May 2025, driven by soaring RAM and storage costs linked to AI demand. The 2TB model is being discontinued. Full list: 512GB Series S now €499.99 / £429.99; 1TB Series S now €599.99 / £519.99; 1TB Series X Digital now €749.99 / £619.99; 1TB Series X Disc now €799.99 / £669.99.

Source: Verge

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