Xbox Series X price soars to $1,600 as shortages raise doubts about console exclusives

What happened

The responses confirm the Xbox Series X|S have disappeared in multiple regions. Xbox console prices are rising throughout Europe and Latin America.

Amid the shortage, some stores are asking up to double the Series X MSRP. Xbox Series X price soars to $1,600 as shortages raise doubts about console exclusives ⓘ Microsoft, Canva AI Xbox console prices are rising throughout Europe and Latin America. Microsoft is a software and software development company based in Redmond, and its products and services include Microsoft Windows.

Adam Corsetti , Published 10/12/2026 Business Console Gaming Microsoft Fail Low Xbox console supply in many parts of the world is not a new phenomenon. Still, circumstances haven’t improved, with systems even scarcer in Europe and Latin America.

When hardware is in stock, some retailers list Xbox Series X prices up to twice MSRP. The drought questions whether Microsoft’s return to exclusive games can succeed.

Jez Corden of Windows Central polled readers outside “traditional English markets” about Xbox console availability. MondoXbox reports Spain has lacked units for months. He also regrets that events like FanFest are no longer held in the country.

Key facts

• MondoXbox — reports: Spain has lacked units for months