Xbox Prices Rise Significantly in Europe and the UK
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Xbox Prices Rise Significantly in Europe and the UK

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Xbox console prices are increasing by up to €200 or £170 in Europe and the United Kingdom, Microsoft’s latest price adjustments reveal. The entry-level price for an Xbox now starts at 499.99€/£429.99. Specifically, a 1TB Xbox Series X with a disc drive is seeing the largest increases. No right-leaning outlets have reported on these price changes.

The price hikes follow a similar announcement in June for US pricing, but the scale of the increase is more substantial in Europe and the UK. These adjustments impact all models, though the exact amount varies depending on the console configuration. The company has not publicly stated the reasoning behind the increases beyond acknowledging that prices are changing across regions.

The changes mean consumers will pay considerably more for new Xbox consoles, potentially impacting sales as the holiday season approaches.

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