Overview

• Microsoft told Windows Central that Target and Walmart remain committed partners for Xbox consoles, accessories, and games.
• Store checks and retailer sites show uneven availability, with Xbox Series X scarce or unavailable in some areas while Series S and accessories remain on shelves.
• Windows Central reached Walmart stores and a Target employee who reported no discontinuation plans, and former Xbox spokesperson Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb observed Xbox stock in multiple stores.
• Costco confirmed in September that it stopped selling Xbox consoles, a separate decision that heightened speculation about broader retail changes.
• Outlets including Windows Central and XboxEra characterized the weekend’s widespread posts as misinformation, as Microsoft also reiterated its commitment to console hardware and its long-term AMD partnership.