Microsoft Slashes Xbox Division, Sparking Speculation About Future

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Microsoft is laying off 1,600 Xbox workers and shedding four studios, with CEO Asha Sharma citing an "unhealthy" business.
This has fueled speculation that Microsoft might sell off the entire Xbox division or individual studios due to rising costs and a pivot to AI.

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Microsoft is laying off 1,600 Xbox workers and shedding four studios, with CEO Asha Sharma citing an "unhealthy" business. This has fueled speculation that Microsoft might sell off the entire Xbox division or individual studios due to rising costs and a pivot to AI.

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