A few weeks ago we saw Microsoft decide to raise the price of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in Japan, a move that was important because, as we told you at the time, it left the door open to a possible price increase. in other countries. which was finally confirmed by the Redmond giant the price of both consoles has increased in Swedena country that is a member of the European Union.

The price of the Xbox Series X in Sweden was 517 euros, and the price of the Xbox Series S was 326 euros. After the price increase applied by Microsoft, both consoles cost 562 euros and 353 euros. The price increase was 45 euros for the Xbox Series X and 27 euros for the Xbox Series S. The increase was not very large, but it is noticeable and will affect everyone who wants to buy one of these consoles. start today.

This shouldn’t surprise us after all. Microsoft already announced then that at some point it will have to adjust the prices of certain things, the words that came from the mouth of Phil Spencer himself, the head of the Xbox division. However, the executive it was not aimed directly at any particular market, so the extent of this adjustment (in the direction) of prices remains undefined. We’ll see how this plays out in the coming months, but it’s likely that eventually prices will rise across much of Europe.

As for games, there has also been an increase in prices, as our regular readers may remember. Exclusive first party titles for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will be 10 euros more expensive from the beginning of this year. This will affect highly anticipated games such as Forza Motorsport, Redfall and Starfield, which will be priced at €69.99.

At the moment we have no news about the price of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S increasing in Spain, but I think this first price increase in our neighbor to the north it’s a pretty clear sign that it might happen sooner or later. If you were thinking of buying one of these consoles, it would be a good idea not to wait too long because you may end up with a price hike. Right now, the Xbox Series S is still on sale below MSRP, and the Xbox Series X can be purchased with the Forza Horizon 5 bundle for €559.