Gamers can now get Xbox consoles repaired at Currys, making it the first authorised service provider in UK&I

Currys and Microsoft report that, from today in the UK and Ireland, players can have their Xbox consoles repaired at Currys, including all Xbox Series X|S console options.

The retailer lays claim to being the first ever Xbox Authorised Service Provider (ASP) in the UK and Ireland. This follows on from a Surface partnership which allows customers to get their laptops repaired at Currys. 

It doesn’t matter where the Xbox was purchased and the offer includes consoles both in warranty and out of warranty (the latter excludes ROI)..

"We are so proud to see our repair partnership with Microsoft flourish. It's collaborations like this that help us to help more customers enjoy their tech for longer,” says Lindsay Haselhurst, Currys Chief Operating Officer.

“This is good news for players, opening up a huge network to get their tech fixed; it’s good news for us, helping to change the consumer relationship with tech for the better; and it’s good news for the planet, and the battle to combat the UK’s e-waste crisis.”

2024 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Currys was among the winners at the sixth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering.