It’s not just the US: Xbox Series S is now more expensive than a Switch 2 in the UK and Europe, but probably not for long
Microsoft has increased the price of the Xbox Series S in the UK and parts of Europe, leaving the entry-level Xbox console more expensive than Nintendo’s Switch 2. The change matters because the Series S has been Xbox’s lower-cost current-generation option, while the Switch 2 is a newer competing console with broader consumer appeal.
In the UK, the Xbox Series S is now priced above the Switch 2’s £395.99 launch price, while comparable price differences have emerged in European markets. The article suggests this situation may be temporary, as Nintendo could raise Switch 2 prices in response to changing costs and tariffs; Microsoft has already made similar price increases in the US and elsewhere.
In short
- Xbox Series S now costs more than Switch 2 in Britain.
- Microsoft has raised console prices beyond the US.
- Nintendo may yet increase Switch 2 pricing.
Explained simply
Xbox Series S is Microsoft’s lower-cost current-generation console, while Nintendo’s Switch 2 is a newer system that can be played on a television or as a handheld. Both compete for players choosing a games console, though they offer different games and ways to play.
The comparison matters because price can influence which console people consider, especially when choosing an entry-level option. Console prices can change over time as companies respond to costs and other market conditions, so today’s price gap may not last.
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