Costco reportedly stops selling Xbox consoles online

Costco, the wholesale retailer, has reportedly stopped selling Xbox consoles online in the US and UK. The company has removed any mention of the Xbox console, accessories, and games from its website, while continuing to sell Sony's PlayStation 5 and Nintendo's Switch consoles. The reasons behind Costco's decision are unclear, but it may be related to the Xbox's poor performance in the current console generation. The PlayStation 5 has sold nearly 80 million units, while the Xbox Series X/S has sold around 42 million units. The previous Xbox One console also struggled during the last generation. Microsoft has denied plans to exit the console business, and there are rumors that the company is working on a successor to the Xbox Series X/S. However, the company has also started porting its games to rival consoles, suggesting a shift in its strategy. Costco has not yet commented on the reason for the change, and it's unclear if the online unavailability has extended to the retailer's brick-and-mortar locations.