Microsoft Implements Steep Price Hikes for Xbox Consoles Across Europe and UK

By Terrence O’Brien · The Verge · 2026-08-02

The Verge reports that Microsoft is significantly raising the cost of its Xbox hardware in European markets, with some models seeing price jumps of up to 43 percent. These adjustments represent the third time the company has increased console pricing since May 2025, largely drive

The Verge reports that Microsoft is significantly raising the cost of its Xbox hardware in European markets, with some models seeing price jumps of up to 43 percent. These adjustments represent the third time the company has increased console pricing since May 2025, largely drive