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Microsoft hikes European Xbox prices up to £200 amid AI-driven component shortages

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Microsoft has increased the prices of its Xbox consoles in Europe and the UK by up to £200 or €200, following similar hikes in the U.S. This unusual move, occurring late in the product cycle, is attributed to the high demand for computing hardware, particularly RAM and SSDs, driven by AI data centers. These shortages have led to significant price increases across various consumer electronics, including other gaming consoles like the PlayStation 5 and PC gaming devices such as the Steam Deck. AI

IMPACT Increased demand for AI hardware components is driving up prices for consumer electronics, impacting gaming console affordability.

RANK_REASON Product pricing change for a consumer electronics device.

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Microsoft hikes European Xbox prices up to £200 amid AI-driven component shortages

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Tyson ·

    Microsoft raises European Xbox prices by up to £200 — RAMpocalypse and component shortages force major console markups

    Xbox price increases across the UK and Europe have been revealed, with prices upped by as much as £170 or €200.

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