Why does XB One cost less in North America then in Europe?

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Michael-5 said:

Soleron said:
- Sales Tax / VAT included
- Better consumer protection (1 year guaranteed warranty)
- Higher import duties
- Higher retailer margins

Higher Retailer Margins, but then the 360 costs about the same in NA and Europe, and so does the PS3, does it not?

Also what do you mean by better consumer protection? Does the government issue a warrenty, or is the One warrenty extended in EU?

In the EU the consumer can claim until two years after the purchase problems with the product if the deficit with the product was existing from the beginning. That is not the same as a full guarantee, but it covers production failures even if exposed only later.