Technology · 2 August 2026

Xbox consoles jump by up to £170 in the UK

British gamers now face steep price hikes as Xbox rolls out hardware increases across the country. A 1TB model in the UK climbs by £170 following similar adjustments implemented in June. Microsoft blames component shortages and rising costs for storage and memory parts across the industry.

By BriefTea Editorial · 2 August 2026 at 12:38

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