Xbox Price Rises Leave Fans Stunned in Europe
Microsoft has increased the price of its consoles by more than a third in Europe, leaving fans stunned at how much an Xbox Series X/S now costs.
Microsoft has increased the price of its consoles by more than a third in Europe, leaving fans stunned at how much an Xbox Series X/S now costs.
Microsoft has raised the prices of its consoles in Europe by over a third, a move that has surprised and disappointed fans. While the price hikes were anticipated since June, the specific pricing details for Xbox Series X and S in mainland Europe and the UK were only recently revealed.
In the UK and mainland Europe, the price increases are significant, with the Xbox Series X and S models seeing jumps of up to £220. Fans have expressed their frustration online, criticizing the steep price hikes as unreasonable and unaffordable.
Microsoft attributed the price rises to the soaring costs of console storage and memory components, which have more than doubled and are expected to continue rising. These increases come amidst concerns about the industry's ability to meet the demand for new consoles, especially with the upcoming release of GTA 6 in November.
