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‘Xbox is not for sale’ says Microsoft’s gaming chief

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has denied reports that Microsoft is considering selling off its Xbox business. The Information reported in June that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood had been considering spinning out Xbox, and then reported earlier this month that both execs have "more recently supported Sharma's plans to overhaul the unit." […]

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‘Xbox is not for sale’ says Microsoft’s gaming chief

Microsoft's Xbox chief, Asha Sharma, has denied reports suggesting that the company is considering selling off its gaming division. According to The Verge, Sharma made the statement in an interview with The New York Times, emphasizing that Xbox is not for sale. The Information had previously reported in June that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood had been contemplating the idea of spinning out Xbox.

However, Sharma's recent comments indicate that she and the executives are focused on overhauling the unit and exploring partnerships and operating models to ensure its success.

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