Microsoft revealed an increase in the cost of its Xbox Series S and X consoles back in June. In the United States, the 512GB and 1TB versions saw rises of $100 and $150. This adjustment is now active, showing the new costs for these consoles in the UK and Europe. Specifically, the 1TB Xbox versions have risen by GBP 170 and EUR 200 in those areas.

Within the UK, the entry-level Xbox Series S console is now priced at GBP 429.99 for the 512GB version - an increase of GBP 130 from the prior GBP 299.99. The 1TB edition sees a GBP 170 boost and is now GBP 519.99, compared to the earlier GBP 349.99.

The increase also applies to the 1TB digital and disc models of the Xbox Series X. The digital version rose from GBP 449.99 to GBP 619.99, and the disc model is now GBP 669.99 after climbing from GBP 499.99. These updated figures appear on the UK Xbox site.

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Across Europe, the 512GB and 1TB Xbox Series S and X models increased by EUR 150 and EUR 200. The 512GB Xbox Series S is now EUR 499.99, up from EUR 349.99. The 1TB version moved from EUR 399.99 to EUR 599.99.

For the Xbox Series X, the 1TB digital edition is now EUR 749.99 and the disc version EUR 799.99. The Xbox website for Europe shows these new prices.

Console Price Increases

Announced in June, the price adjustment started on August 1. Microsoft noted that this third increase since May 2025 stems from higher component expenses for storage and memory in the consoles. At the time, it confirmed US price rises of $100 for 512GB models and $150 for 1TB models, while also ending the 2TB Xbox Series X variant.

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Over the past year, gaming console and PC prices have climbed due to shortages in memory and storage, driven by high demand from AI infrastructure. This has caused PC parts like RAM, storage, and GPUs to double or triple in price, with further increases expected soon.

Thus, gaming hardware costs have risen as well. Both Sony and Microsoft have raised PS5 and Xbox Series S/X prices several times since 2025. Gaming handhelds have also seen price jumps, exceeding the $1,000 threshold last year and climbing more in 2026. Last month, Valve introduced the Steam Machine for $1,049, citing component costs as the reason the original plan was no longer feasible.

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