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Xbox CEO amidst layoffs: 'I think our core has to be healthy'

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma addressed significant layoffs and a major restructure within the company, stating the core business needs to be healthy. She highlighted the need for new business models, including exploring hardware options like 'buy now, pay later' and expanding availability on mobile and PC. Sharma also noted that Xbox's operating margins are considerably lower than comparable businesses, attributing challenges to surging component costs and overextending studio systems.

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Xbox CEO Admits Overextension Led to Layoffs

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has revealed that significant layoffs and restructuring were necessary due to a lack of focus. She stated the company spread its resources too thin across various ventures. These changes aim to refocus on the core console business and address hardware challenges.

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