Microsoft has announced another major price hike for Xbox consoles, blaming the “current components crisis” for the rise.
Last May, Microsoft announced a series of price rises for consoles, games and accessories around the world. The standard 512gb Xbox Series S went up £50 to £299.99 while the more powerful 2tb Xbox Series X increased from £559.99 to £589.99. In October, another price rise hit US gamers and now Microsoft has confirmed Xbox consoles are about to get a lot more expensive.
According to Microsoft, the 512gb Xbox Series S will be getting a $100 price hike starting August 1, while the 1tb Xbox Series X will go up $150. The 2tb edition of the console will be scrapped completely. Regional costs haven’t been confirmed yet but these price increases will be rolled out worldwide.
