Recently, Sam’s Club has started offering significant discounts on the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles, leading to speculation about the future of Xbox in retail stores. Members of the gaming community have expressed dissatisfaction with price hikes and changes in advertising on the consoles. The discounts at Sam’s Club reportedly include the Xbox Series X digital console now priced under $280 and the Xbox Series S models falling to just $179.

This decision mirrors Costco’s earlier move to sell off their Xbox stock, indicating potential broader trends in retail confidence regarding Microsoft’s consoles. Industry observers may find it significant that even prominent figures, like former Blizzard lead Mike Ybarra, have made statements suggesting the Xbox console lineup is in decline. However, Microsoft reassures users that developments for next-generation consoles are underway, hinting that they plan to persist in the gaming market despite retail challenges.