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Xbox consoles see dramatic price hikes in EU and UK

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Microsoft has significantly increased the prices of its Xbox consoles in the European Union and the United Kingdom, with some models seeing hikes of up to €200 or £170. These new prices, which went into effect on August 1st, make the entry-level Xbox Series S cost €499.99 in the EU and £429.99 in the UK. This follows a previous announcement in June regarding US price increases, and similar price adjustments have also been made by competitors Sony and Nintendo. AI

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Jackson Chen) ·

    Xbox consoles are now much more expensive in the EU and UK

    The entry-level price for an Xbox now starts at 499.99€/£429.99.

  2. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Xbox Officially Confirms €200 Europe Price Hike (ANOTHER ONE) For Series X European buyers are now being charged roughly $922 for a console that costs $799.99 i

    Xbox Officially Confirms €200 Europe Price Hike (ANOTHER ONE) For Series X European buyers are now being charged roughly $922 for a console that costs $799.99 in the US. https://www. thegamer.com/xbox-series-x-pri ce-increase-europe-confirmed/ # Microslop # Microsoft # Xbox # gam…

    LINKS thegamer.com/xbox-series-x-price-increase…
  3. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 Xbox console price increases in Europe and UK fully revealed, with Series X now costing €200 more Xbox had previously said a price hike was coming in August,

    🎮 Xbox console price increases in Europe and UK fully revealed, with Series X now costing €200 more Xbox had previously said a price hike was coming in August, but only confirmed US prices 📰 Source: VGC 🔗 Link: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-console-price-increases…

    LINKS videogameschronicle.com/…/xbox-console-pr…
  4. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Xbox Series S Is Now More Expensive Than Switch 2 In Europe And The UK Though likely not for long.We currently live in an era in which consoles are getting mo

    📰 Xbox Series S Is Now More Expensive Than Switch 2 In Europe And The UK Though likely not for long.We currently live in an era in which consoles are getting more expensive as time goes on. It's ridiculous. The good news, however, is that for the remainder of August at ... 📰 Sour…

    LINKS nintendolife.com/…/xbox-series-s-is-now-m…
  5. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Google voice redesign merges AI Mode, Search Live, & Song lookup on Android The voice search button accessible from the Google bar found on most Android homescr

    Google voice redesign merges AI Mode, Search Live, & Song lookup on Android The voice search button accessible from the Google bar found on most Android homescreens is getting a big redesign. https:// 9to5google.com/2026/08/02/goog le-voice-search-redesign-2/ # Tech # Technology …

    LINKS 9to5google.com/…/google-voice-search-rede…
  6. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Microsoft raises Xbox prices by up to 43% Article URL: https://www. theverge.com/games/974253/xbox -prices-increasing-200-euros Comments URL: https:// news.ycom

    Microsoft raises Xbox prices by up to 43% Article URL: https://www. theverge.com/games/974253/xbox -prices-increasing-200-euros Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9147209 Points: 12 # Comments: 2 https://www. theverge.com/games/974253/xbox -prices-increasing-20…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/xbox-prices-increasing-200…
  7. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Xbox prices are increasing by up to €200 or £170 When Microsoft announced its latest round of Xbox price bumps in June, it only gave US pricing. Now we know the

    Xbox prices are increasing by up to €200 or £170 When Microsoft announced its latest round of Xbox price bumps in June, it only gave US pricing. Now we know the pricing increases for the EU and UK, and they're dramatic. Depending on the model, Xbox prices are increasi… https://ww…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/xbox-prices-increasing-200…

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