Xbox Series X Price Hikes in France: €800 Mark Hits From Aug. 1, 2026
Microsoft has raised the prices of its Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles worldwide effective August 1, 2026, and the euro numbers reveal a steeper jump than the earlier dollar-only announcements suggested—leaving Xbox’s value proposition looking increasingly tight against PlayStation.
Xbox Series prices jump in euros starting August 1, 2026
After the June 25, 2026 announcement, Microsoft waited to show the full euro impact until later, clarifying how the price increases translate in Europe. With the change taking effect on August 1, 2026, the majority of Xbox Series models now cost €200 more—except one lower-storage Series S variant.
- Xbox Series S 512 GB: €350 → €500 (+€150)
- Xbox Series S 1 TB: €400 → €600 (+€200)
- Xbox Series X (no disc drive) 1 TB: €550 → €750 (+€200)
- Xbox Series X (with disc drive) 1 TB: €600 → €800 (+€200)
What this means versus PS5 (and upcoming console pricing)
These new euro prices place the Xbox Series line in a more difficult position compared to Sony’s PS5 lineup. The cheapest Xbox Series X now costs €150 more than its closest PS5 equivalent. Meanwhile, only €100 separates the Xbox Series X with a disc drive from the PS5 Pro, which is positioned as the more powerful option and includes double the storage.
Microsoft has cited rising costs for storage and memory as the reason behind the adjustment. The company also expects those component costs to double again by autumn 2027, which signals further pricing pressure as the next console generation approaches.
Microsoft isn’t the only platform shifting upward: the Nintendo Switch 2 price is set to rise to €500 starting September 1, 2026. From that date onward, the news claim is that no modern console will be available for less than €500.
Why players should pay attention next
With every major system moving into a €500-and-up baseline, buyers will likely scrutinize storage tiers, disc versus digital value, and which platform offers the best “features for the money” at launch. The next key watch item is whether component cost expectations—specifically the forecast that storage and memory costs could double by autumn 2027—lead to additional price moves before the next generation fully lands.
