Xbox hardware sales take a hit, but Game Pass keeps growing
Microsoft's Q2 2025 financial report indicates a 29% drop in Xbox hardware sales, contributing to a 7% overall decline in gaming revenue. Despite this, Game Pass subscriptions continue to grow, and first-party game sales saw a surge. The company's strategy appears to be shifting further towards subscription services and cloud gaming rather than relying on console sales.
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- Entities
- Microsoft
- Activision
- Bethesda
- Xbox Series S
- Call of Duty
- Starfield
- Indiana Jones: The Great Circle
- Game Pass
- Cloud Gaming
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