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Microsoft has raised prices for Xbox consoles worldwide starting August 1, with increases outside the United States significantly higher than those in the US, VGC reports.
Microsoft announced the price hike on June 25 but initially disclosed only US pricing, with $100 increases for 512GB models and $150 for 1TB versions. Prices for other regions were revealed only when the changes took effect at retailers.
- In the US, the 512GB Xbox Series S now costs $499.99, the 1TB Series S is $599.99, the 1TB digital Series X is $749.99, and the Series X with a disc drive is $799.99.
- In Europe, prices have increased by €150–€200, more than in the US. The 512GB Series S rose from €349.99 to €499.99, the 1TB Series S from €399.99 to €599.99, the Series X Digital from €549.99 to €749.99, and the Series X with a disc drive from €599.99 to €799.99.
- In Japan, Microsoft raised prices by ¥30,000 across several models. The Series X with a disc drive now costs ¥117,980, up from ¥87,980, while the digital version rose from ¥79,980 to ¥109,980 and the 1TB Series S from ¥67,480 to ¥97,480.
- In the UK, Xbox consoles have gone up by £130–£170, with prices now ranging from £429.99 to £669.99.
Microsoft attributes the increases to component shortages. According to the company, memory and storage costs for consoles have risen by more than 2.5 times, with another doubling expected by fall 2027. Microsoft has also discontinued the 2TB Series X alongside the price changes.
Even at the new prices, Microsoft is reportedly still losing money on Xbox hardware. Windows Central journalist Jez Corden estimates that the company loses around $150 on every console sold. Xbox hardware revenue fell 29% in Microsoft's 2026 fiscal year.
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