Microsoft has implemented a significant price increase for its current Xbox Series X and S hardware across Europe. These adjustments follow recent price hikes in the United States, driven by rising memory component costs associated with AI-led demand.
Quick Facts: New Xbox Series Pricing
- 512GB Xbox Series S: Now €499.99 (previously €349.99)
- 1TB Xbox Series S: Now €599.99 (previously €399.99)
- 1TB Xbox Series X Digital: Now €749.99 (previously €549.99)
- 1TB Xbox Series X: Now €799.99 (previously €599.99)
Reports indicate that Microsoft has been operating at a loss of approximately $150 per console sale recently, a deficit that persists despite these latest price adjustments. Industry analysts suggest that Samsung and other component suppliers anticipate memory shortages may continue through 2027 and 2028.
PlayStation 5 Price Stability
In contrast to the Xbox price changes, Sony has confirmed in its most recent financial report that it has secured sufficient memory inventory to meet its hardware sales targets for the current fiscal year. Consequently, the company expects its PlayStation 5 pricing to remain stable until at least April 2027.
Current pricing for the PlayStation 5 range is as follows:
- PS5 Digital Edition: €599.99
- PS5: €649.99
- PS5 Pro: €789.99