Microsoft: No, Xbox consoles aren’t disappearing from Target and Walmart

Microsoft reassures players of this Xboxincluding gaming consoles and accessories, won’t disappear at major retailers, including Target and Walmart. One of these retailers, Target, also confirmed that there is no truth to rumors about Xbox consoles ending in availability in its stores.

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Rumors spread over the weekend amid recent events Xbox Game Pass Ultimate High prices and news that Costco will no longer sell Xbox consoles. A Sam’s Club clearance sale on Xbox consoles It also sparked further speculation.

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The rumors caught fire over the weekend on Reddit, with users of the Xbox subreddit Post photos and stories Alleging that, according to at least one Target employee, the chain will stop selling Xbox consoles.

“Target and Walmart, among other retailers, remain committed partners for Xbox consoles, accessories, and games,” a Microsoft representative said in a statement.

The target also issued its own statement. “We continue to sell Xbox consoles, games and accessories, both in stores and on Target.com,” the statement read. “Select items are not currently showing on Target.com because they are sold out, but once they are back in stock, consumers will see them on Target.com.”

A Walmart representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Microsoft has It raised prices for its Xbox console twice this year due to tariffs.

Earlier this month, Microsoft He issued a separate statement which said it continues to invest in the future of its first-party console business. The company indicated that A Multi-year deal with technology hardware manufacturer AMD Which was announced in June.