· Wednesday, August 5, 2026

The price of the Xbox Series X has increased by £170 in the UK due to rising…

“The price of the Xbox Series X has increased by £170 in the UK due to rising memory chip costs.”

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Multiple reputable outlets report that Microsoft has increased UK prices for Xbox Series X consoles by £170 for 1TB models, and the BBC specifically attributes the rise to higher memory chip costs, reflecting the company’s stated explanation.

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Xbox Series X price hiked by £170 due to rising memory chip costs

bbc.com

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Xbox console price increases in Europe and UK fully revealed, with Series X now costing €200 more | VGC

videogameschronicle.com

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

engadget.com

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Microsoft confirms increased Xbox prices in the UK and Europe

gamesindustry.biz

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Updated XBOX Console Prices

news.xbox.com

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gadgets360.com

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Xbox Series X UK price hike is so bad Microsoft waited till weekend to reveal it

metro.co.uk

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Microsoft raises the price of the Xbox by up to £170

gamespew.com

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Xbox Series X/S price increases in UK and Europe confirmed, with Series X hitting £670

gamereactor.eu

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Xbox hardware now costs a lot more in the UK and Europe

gamedeveloper.com

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Here's A Breakdown Of The New Prices For Xbox Series X|S Consoles As Of August 2026

purexbox.com

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Checked August 5, 2026

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