Microsoft considered cutting Xbox off entirely and making it easier to sell, report says

A report indicates that Microsoft considered spinning out Xbox as a separate subsidiary or even selling the brand entirely due to declining console sales and plateauing Game Pass figures. This comes amid internal acknowledgments of Xbox's underperformance and expected layoffs. The report suggests these considerations were internal discussions and no specific partners or buyers were identified.

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Microsoft Reevaluates Xbox Strategy Amid Financial Woes

Microsoft is reportedly considering spinning off Xbox as a standalone entity or even selling it due to significant financial losses and underperformance. CEO Satya Nadella emphasized the need for Xbox to become a 'sustainable' business, acknowledging more game monetization occurs on YouTube than internally. This strategic reevaluation follows studio closures, layoffs, and a questioning of the brand's future as a hardware platform.

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