Microsoft is assuring gamers that Xbox hardware, including game consoles and accessories, will not disappear from major retailers like Target and Walmart. And one of those retailers, Target, also confirmed that rumors of Xbox hardware landing in stores were false.
This weekend, rumors started circulating about a new price increase for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and more. Costco would no longer sell Xbox hardware. NASTY Sam’s Club offer on Xbox consoles It also led to more speculation.
Rumors spread among users on Reddit and the Xbox subreddits over the weekend. Post pictures and stories. According to at least one Target employee, the chain will stop selling Xbox hardware.
“Target and Walmart, among other retailers, remain committed partners for Xbox consoles, accessories and games,” a Microsoft representative said in a statement.
Target also released a statement of its own. “We will continue to sell Xbox consoles, games and accessories both in stores and on Target.com,” the statement read. “Some items are currently not listed on Target.com because they are out of stock. However, 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 raised the prices of its Xbox consoles twice this year due to tariffs.
Earlier this month, Microsoft issued a separate statement However, the company continues to invest in the future of its own console business. Said company Multi-year contract with the technical hardware manufacturer AMD This was announced in June.