confirming fans’ most dreaded concerns regarding the Steam Machine and the increasing prices of electronic parts, the past several months have been challenging for gamers and the consumer electronics sector as a whole. Now, it seems that the gaming community is facing yet another setback, with Costco ceasing to stock Xbox consoles or games in both the U.S. and U.K.
Although the initial discovery was made by users across various online platforms, Costco appears to have stopped offering Xbox gaming systems. The rationale behind this is somewhat unclear, but numerous factors could influence this decision, such as climbing costs and declining sales of the console. Given that Business Insider highlights Costco as the third largest retailer globally, trailing only Walmart and Amazon, this decision could represent a substantial loss for gamers.
Other gaming consoles and titles remain available at Costco, and you can find enough products through the retailer to construct your own retro arcade if you wish, but do not anticipate finding anything related to Xbox in the near future. This may also serve as further indication that users might prefer the PlayStation 5 over an Xbox in 2026. Nevertheless, Microsoft has also confirmed that another Xbox console will be released following the X and S series.