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Xbox Series X price hiked by £170 due to rising memory chip costs
Monday, August 3, 2026
Microsoft raised the price of Xbox Series X consoles in the UK by £170, according to pricing updates from the company. The price increase represents a 43 percent rise for that model. Microsoft attributed the increase to rising costs for memory chips used in console manufacturing.
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