Xbox fans criticise massive UK and Europe console price hikes: “Laughably outrageous”

Microsoft has confirmed how much more the Xbox Series X/S will cost in the UK and Europe and fans are furious about the “laughably outrageous” price hikes. READ MORE: This emo band found the nerdiest way to release an album – on a retro games console Last month, Microsoft confirmed Xbox consoles would be getting more expensive for the second time in 18 months. “We hoped another price increase would not be necessary, and we have spent the last several months working with suppliers on options. Unfortunately, console storage and memory prices have increased by more than 2.5x and we expect another doubling by the fall of 2027. The entire consumer electronics industry is struggling with the current components crisis, but the effects are particularly hard on consoles,” Microsoft wrote in a blog post. “Unlike phones, computers, speakers, and other consumer devices, consoles are typically not sold at a profit, but instead for less than they cost to make.” At the time it was confirmed US gamers would be paying between $100 and $150 more for Xbox Series X/S consoles and over the weekend, the new prices for UK and European customers were confirmed. Xbox Series S (512GB) – £429.99 / €499.99 (w...