The giant retailer has had a year of ups and downs, leaving many wondering: Do I still need Amazon Prime? 2022 was a tumultuous year for Amazon.com, and, for better and for worse, its 200+ million subscribers went along for the bumpy ride. The year saw major acquisitions for Amazon, widespread corporate layoffs, cuts in member perks, and perhaps most significantly, a price hike.These days, you’re likely up to your neck in other subscription services. There’s cable TV, sports packages, streaming