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XBOX NOT FOR SALE, MICROSOFT GAMING CHIEF CONFIRMS

INDUSTRY DESK■ 1 MIN READ
WED, SEP 30, 2026

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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has publicly denied reports that Microsoft is considering selling its Xbox business. The statement comes after The Information reported in June that Microsoft leadership had explored spinning out the division.

Sharma told The New York Times that Xbox is not for sale and Microsoft will pursue its planned overhaul of the gaming unit. The Information initially reported in June that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood were considering a spinout of Xbox. The outlet later reported that both executives had shifted positions to support Sharma's restructuring plans for the division. Sharna's comments represent a definitive stance from Xbox leadership on the company's gaming future. The confirmation aligns with The Information's most recent reporting that top Microsoft executives have rallied behind the gaming chief's vision for the business rather than pursuing a divestiture. Microsoft has been restructuring its gaming division as it navigates competition in the console market and shifts toward cloud gaming and subscription services through Game Pass.

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