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🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformXbox Price Hikes Are Now In Effect Worldwide
Buying a new Xbox just got a lot more expensive in the US, Europe, and UK. The previously announced Xbox Series X|S price hikes are now in effect as of August 1, and people should expect to pay significantly more. In the US, all 512GB Xbox models went up by $100, while the 1 TB systems are now $150 more expensive. All 2 TB models are discontinued. You can see all the new US prices below, and prices for other regions further down (via VGC(https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-console-price-increases-in-europe-and-uk-fully-revealed-with-series-x-now-costing-e200-more/)). - Xbox Series S 512GB - $500 - Xbox Series S 1TB - $600 - Xbox Series X 1TB digital edition - $750 - Xbox Series X 1TB with disc drive - $800 In Europe, the cheapest new Xbox--the 512GB Xbox Series S--is going up from €350 to €500. The system originally launched in 2020 at €300, so it's gone up by €200 since then. The 1TB Xbox Series S is now going for €600 (was €400). Moving on to the Xbox Series X, the 1TB digital model is now €750 (was €550), while the 1TB disc version is a whopping €800 (was €600). That's the most expensive edition, and it works out to about $920 USD. !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Xbox-1.png?w=636) Xbox consoles are now more expensive globally. The UK is seeing Xbox price hikes, too, where the cheapest Xbox--the 512GB Xbox Series S--is now going for £430 (was £300). The highest-end version, the 1TB disc version of the Xbox Series X, is now selling for £670 (was £500). Microsoft previously raised prices in October 2025. The company said it hoped another increase would not be necessary, but "console storage and memory prices have increased by more than 2.5x, and we expect another doubling by the fall of 2027." A report from Windows Central(https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-helix-and-steam-and-why-it-no-longer-makes-sense) said Microsoft was losing $150 per console sold. Microsoft, along with Sony and Nintendo, are set to receive tariff refunds(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-will-not-refund-tariff-fees-it-passed-onto-customers-saying-they-received-exactly-what-they-bargained-and-paid-for/), and none of the companies have announced any plans to return any money to consumers who paid more. Beyond the tariff-related impacts, the ongoing AI-fueled memory and component shortages are expected to continue, and another Xbox price hike could come in 2027(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-may-have-another-price-hike-up-its-sleeve-in-2027/). In response to the new, higher prices for Xbox consoles, Microsoft rolled out new Buy Now, Pay Later and 0% APR financing options. Microsoft also sells certified refurbished Xbox consoles(https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/collections/certifiedrefurbishedxbox?icid=cmmn9v5xq06) for lower prices. As for other consoles, the PS5 got its latest price hike this past April(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps5-price-increase-confirmed-by-sony-amid-market-pressures/1100-6539060/), while the Switch 2 is getting a price increase in September(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-increased-the-switch-2-price-to-500-and-it-still-isnt-enough/1100-6539893/).
🖥 PlayStation, Xbox, Mobile, VR, PCChicken Farm codes
!(https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/chicken-farm-codes.jpg?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp) Last updated: 3rd August, 2026 - Added new Chicken Farm codes! If you too are one of the enterprising, definitely not twisted geniuses that constructed an intimidating tower of automated chicken coops to farm eggs in Minecraft, Chicken Farm is a Roblox(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/games/roblox) game custom-made for you. The entire goal is to amass an army of chickens, merge them together into Frankensteined abominations, and then collect all the mutated eggs they plop out and sell them for hard cash. Simple! But creating the weirdest and most lucrative eggs possible will take a lot of cash and chickens. To speed up the process, you can use redeemable codes to bag free rewards, including Lucky Blocks and double the eggs for a temporary time. So, if you're hoping to make the best Chicken Farm out there, here's all of the Chicken Farm codes you can use to drum up big funds. Read more(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/chicken-farm-codes)
🖥 Xbox, PCMicrosoft raises prices of Xbox by 25% to 30% in Europe with the Series S now costing more than the Series X at launch
And I don't even know if it's worth the original price.
🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platform10 best games like Halo: Campaign Evolved
There are numerous games on a variety of platforms through the years that offer experiences similar to Halo: Campaign Evolved, including these 10.
🖥 Xbox, PCChampion modder ports the OG 'Father' Nier back into the PC remaster, original voiceovers and all
Daddy's home.
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformXbox prices are increasing by up to €200 or £170
When Microsoft announced its latest round of Xbox price bumps in June, it only gave US pricing. Now we know the pricing increases for the EU and UK, and they're dramatic. Depending on the model, Xbox prices are increasing by up to &8364;200 or &163;170. The 1TB Xbox Series X with a disc drive is &8230;
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformDoes Halo: Campaign Evolved have a post-credits scene?
An explanation of what happens during the Halo: Campaign Evolved ending, secret ending, and post-credits scene.
🖥 Xbox, PCThe games industry's 'fear of risk is currently the largest risk it faces' according to Nuclear Throne's producer
"Courage is a consistent factor of most hit titles."
🎮 PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Multi-platformClair Obscur Switch 2 status reveals the reality of Nintendo's console
Despite the Nintendo Switch 2 getting some miracle ports of huge games, some developers are still struggling to get their games on the console.
🖥 Xbox, PC, Multi-platformXCOM and Gloomhaven's creators say video game and tabletop collabs can save the industry
An easier development path, built-in audience, and licensing fees can be a lifeline in a time of layoffs and high tariffs
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformXbox is officially getting 5 brand-new must-play games in August
Xbox Series X is getting a bunch of promising third-party games this August to cap off a rough summer for the console.
🖥 Xbox, PCGet more than 100 games for just $10 in a new bundle supporting laid-off game devs
The Game Industry Hardship Fund bundle is live now on Itch.io.