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Microsoft Xbox division funding cuts
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FIRST ENTRY AUG 01
AUG 03 · Day 3
Microsoft raises Xbox prices in Europe and UK
The Xbox Series X (1 TB, Disc) increased in price from $649.99 to $799.99 in the US.
The base Xbox Series S model represents a 43% price hike compared to the old price.
The Xbox Series X (1 TB, Digital) increased in price from €549.99 to €749.99 in Europe.
AUG 01 · Day 1
Xbox Series prices surge up to €200 in Europe as Microsoft cuts division funding
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma set a goal of half a billion daily players by 2030.
The US price increase was $100 for 512GB systems and $150 for 1TB models.
Microsoft announced on June 25, 2026 that Xbox Series S and X console prices would increase starting August 1 due to the memory and storage component crisis.
OCT 30 · Day -274