- The Xbox Series X with disc drive goes up to €799,99, an increase of €200.
- The 512GB Xbox Series S now costs €499,99, €150 more than before.
- Microsoft justifies the price increase due to the component crisis and the rising cost of memory.
- Sony and Nintendo have also recently increased the price of their consoles.
Since August 1st, the prices of Xbox Series X and Series S consoles have increased across Europe, including Spain. Microsoft had already announced the price hike in June, but hadn't specified the figures for the European market. Now, with the increase in effect, gamers are facing price hikes ranging from €150 to €200 , depending on the model.
The price increase affects all models in the Xbox Series family. The most powerful version, the Xbox Series X with a disc drive, now costs €799,99 , while the 512GB Xbox Series S is priced at €499,99. These prices represent a significant increase compared to the launch prices and place Microsoft's consoles a step above their competitors.
New prices in Europe
The new official prices in Europe, and therefore in Spain, are as follows:
- Xbox Series S (512 GB): 499,99 € (before €349,99, increase of €150)
- Xbox Series S (1 TB): 599,99 € (before €399,99, increase of €200)
- Xbox Series X Digital (1 TB): 749,99 € (before €549,99, increase of €200)
- Xbox Series X with reader (1 TB): 799,99 € (before €599,99, increase of €200)
The price increase has also been implemented in the UK, with similar increases in pounds. For example, the Xbox Series X with a disc drive has gone from 499 to 669 pounds, while the 512GB Series S has risen from 299 to 429 pounds.
Why have prices gone up?
Microsoft has explained that the price increase is due to the global component crisis, particularly the rising cost of RAM and storage. According to the company, the prices of these components have increased more than 2,5 times and are expected to double again by the fall of 2027. In an official statement, Microsoft noted that, unlike other electronic devices, consoles are not sold at a profit margin, but are often sold below their manufacturing cost.
This isn't the first price increase Microsoft has implemented. Back in 2025, they raised prices twice, and now the cumulative increase since the 2020 launch is considerable. For example, the Xbox Series X with a disc drive has increased by 60% from its original price of €499,99, while the 512GB Series S has increased by 66,7%.
Comparison with the launch price
To give you an idea of the impact, the 1TB Xbox Series S, which launched in September 2023 for €349,99, now costs 71,4% more . The Series X with a disc drive, released in November 2020 for €499,99, has increased by 60%. These are the largest price hikes since the series was launched.
Furthermore, according to recent leaks, Microsoft is losing around $150 for each console sold, which would explain the need to adjust prices upwards to try to reduce losses.
Alternatives and market context
Microsoft has also offered some alternatives to make the consoles more affordable, although it hasn't detailed any specific promotions. The price increase isn't exclusive to Xbox : Sony raised the price of the PS5 in April, bringing the version with a disc drive to €649,99, and Nintendo has announced a €30 price increase for the Switch 2 starting in September, which will now cost €499,99.
The component shortage is affecting the entire video game industry, and analysts point out that the demand for memory from artificial intelligence and data centers is straining the supply. This has led to a situation where, for the first time ever, consoles that have been on the market for years are increasing in price instead of decreasing.
The price increase for Xbox Series X/S in Europe is now a reality, with increases of up to €200 bringing the most powerful console to €799,99. The component shortage and rising memory costs are the main culprits, and all indications are that prices could continue to climb in the coming years. Meanwhile, gamers looking to get their hands on an Xbox will have to dig deeper into their pockets than ever before.