Microsoft is reassuring gamers that Xbox hardware, including game consoles and accessories, isn’t going away at major retailers, including Target and Walmart. And one of those retailers, Target, has also confirmed that there’s no truth to rumors about the end of Xbox hardware availability in its stores.
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Rumors swirled over the weekend amid a recent Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price hike and news that Costco would no longer be selling Xbox hardware. A clearance sale from Sam’s Club on Xbox consoles also fueled more speculation.
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The rumors caught fire over the weekend on Reddit, with Xbox subreddit users posting images and stories alleging that, according to at least one Target employee, the chain would stop selling Xbox hardware.Â
“Target and Walmart, among other retailers, remain committed partners for Xbox consoles, accessories, and games,” a Microsoft representative said in a statement.
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 currently not showing up on Target.com because they are sold out, but once available again, consumers will see them on Target.com.”
A representative for Walmart did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Microsoft has raised its Xbox console prices twice this year due to tariffs.Â
Earlier this month, Microsoft issued a separate statement that said it’s continuing to invest in the future of its first-party console business. The company pointed to a multi-year deal with tech hardware maker AMD that was announced in June.
