A now-debunked Reddit rumor unfold so quick throughout the web that Xbox itself needed to step in to clear the air.
It began with a put up on the r/Xbox subreddit, the place one person claimed that Goal was eradicating its Xbox part solely. The person even cited a retailer supervisor who allegedly stated that every one Goal areas within the Kansas Metropolis space had been purging their Xbox inventory.
The put up exploded, with commenters piling on. Some claimed Walmart shops had been doing the identical, whereas others declared it the ultimate nail within the coffin for Xbox as a console maker — pointing to Microsoft’s current concentrate on cloud gaming and its all-in push for Recreation Cross subscribers.
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However the rumor didn’t maintain up. As reported by Home windows Central, Xbox rapidly refuted the claims, telling the outlet that “Goal and Walmart, amongst different retailers, stay dedicated companions for Xbox consoles, equipment, and video games.”
So, for now, you possibly can nonetheless decide up an Xbox console off a retailer shelf at these retailers. Simply be able to pay a little bit extra in the event you’re subscribing to Recreation Cross — a worth hike is on the horizon.
