"Over the holiday weekend, there were so many anecdotal rumors about Target, Walmart, and other US retailers pulling Xbox consoles and games that Microsoft decided it was necessary to debunk these reports. "Target and Walmart, among other retailers, remain committed partners for Xbox consoles, accessories, and games," a Microsoft spokesperson told Windows Central. The outlet went on to suggest that the rumors may have been born out of Costco's apparent decision to remove everything Xbox-related from its digital storefront ahead of the price hikes."
"Microsoft has previously fielded rumors that Xbox is abandoning hardware, as exemplified by Asus handling the release of the ROG Xbox Ally handheld devices. However, Xbox VP Jason Ronald told the press that the company remains committed to its next generation hardware. The increasing cost of the Xbox consoles comes just as Microsoft raised prices on Game Pass. Former Microsoft employee and a founding member of the original Xbox team, Laura Fryer, went on to call those increases a "betrayal" of the trust that gamers placed in the company."
Xbox console prices increased in the US while formerly exclusive titles are appearing on PlayStation 5. Retailers like Target, Walmart, and others faced rumors of pulling Xbox consoles and games, prompting Microsoft to deny those reports and confirm retailer commitment. Costco appeared to remove Xbox listings from its digital store before price hikes. Microsoft previously faced speculation about abandoning hardware after Asus led the ROG Xbox Ally release, but Xbox VP Jason Ronald affirmed commitment to next-generation hardware. Microsoft raised Game Pass prices, prompting criticism including a former employee calling the move a "betrayal", though price hikes won't apply to all players immediately.
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