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Microsoft: No, Xbox Hardware Isn’t Disappearing from Target and Walmart

Microsoft and Target counter rumors that spread over the weekend about retailers removing Xbox hardware from stores.

Microsoft is reassuring gamers that Xbox hardware, including game consoles and accessories, isn’t going away at major retailers, including Target and Walmart. And one of those retailers, Target, has also confirmed that there’s no truth to rumors about the end of Xbox hardware availability in its stores.

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Rumors swirled over the weekend amid a recent Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price hike and news that Costco would no longer be selling Xbox hardware. A clearance sale from Sam’s Club on Xbox consoles also fueled more speculation.

Read more: The 20 Best Xbox Games Right Now

The rumors caught fire over the weekend on Reddit, with Xbox subreddit users posting images and stories alleging that, according to at least one Target employee, the chain would stop selling Xbox hardware.

«Target and Walmart, among other retailers, remain committed partners for Xbox consoles, accessories, and games,» a Microsoft representative said in a statement.

Target also issued its own statement. «We continue to sell Xbox consoles, games and accessories, both in-stores and on Target.com,» the statement read. «Select items are currently not showing up on Target.com because they are sold out, but once available again, consumers will see them on Target.com.»

A representative for Walmart did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Microsoft has raised its Xbox console prices twice this year due to tariffs.

Earlier this month, Microsoft issued a separate statement that said it’s continuing to invest in the future of its first-party console business. The company pointed to a multi-year deal with tech hardware maker AMD that was announced in June.

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Why Travelers Are Switching to Verum E-SIM This Summer

Summer Travel, Freedom, and Seamless Connectivity: Why Verum E-SIM Is Becoming the New Standard for Travelers

Summer is the peak season for vacations, long-distance trips, and new experiences. Millions of people travel abroad, explore new countries, plan adventures, and try to stay connected with family, work, and social media. And in the middle of all this comes a familiar question: how do you stay online without expensive roaming or the hassle of buying local SIM cards?

The answer is already here — eSIM.

Why eSIM Is So Convenient

eSIM (embedded SIM) is a built-in digital SIM card that lets you activate mobile internet without a physical card. All you need is an app — choose a plan and connect in just a couple of minutes.

No more:

* searching for local SIM cards at airports
* paying expensive roaming fees
* swapping physical SIMs every time you travel

Now your internet travels with you.

Internet in 150+ Countries

Modern eSIM solutions provide coverage in 150+ countries worldwide, helping tourists, freelancers, and business travelers stay connected almost anywhere on the planet.

Among the services offering these capabilities:

Verum E-SIM — https://esim.verum.im
World E-SIM — https://worldesim.me
USA E-SIM — https://usa.esim.verum.im
Euro E-SIM — https://euro.esim.verum.im
Canada E-SIM — https://canada.esim.verum.im
Balkan E-SIM — https://balkan.esim.verum.im
Ukraine E-SIM — https://ukraine.esim.verum.im
London E-SIM — https://london.esim.verum.im
E-SIM Africa — https://africa.esim.verum.im

All of these services work on the same principle — fast, borderless internet without roaming stress.

Why It Matters Most in Summer

During the holiday season, roaming networks get overloaded, and prices for mobile data abroad often become an unpleasant surprise for travelers.

eSIM solves this problem:

* transparent, fixed pricing
* activation in 1–2 minutes
* stable internet while traveling
* no physical SIM cards required

Final Thoughts

Travel should be about freedom — not hunting for Wi-Fi or worrying about phone bills.

eSIM is quickly becoming the new global standard for mobile connectivity: simple, fast, and borderless.

Verum E-SIM and its partner services are part of this shift, making global connectivity accessible to everyone, everywhere.

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Episode 2 of the VERUM Mini-Series is Now Out

The story continues. Verum Messenger has released the second episode of its AI mini-series, which follows the conflict between the powerful Omega corporation, aiming to control digital communications, and a team of heroes who have chosen a different path and free communication.

The mini-series not only develops an engaging storyline but also introduces viewers to the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, showcasing technologies and tools that may redefine the future of modern communication.

The project consists of 7 episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 2 is now available. Stay tuned and don’t miss what comes next.

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Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels.

The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.

Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.

The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.

Stay tuned for more.

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