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Asha Sharma, CEO of Xbox, recently reaffirmed that the gaming division remains a long-term component of Microsoft. This statement follows persistent industry rumors regarding a potential divestment, which have intensified after recent studio closures and staff layoffs within the brand.
Despite official denials, reports from The Information suggest that private equity firms have explored the possibility of acquiring the Xbox business. These entities reportedly discussed valuations ranging between 100,000 million and 150,000 million dollars, though these inquiries never progressed into formal negotiations with Microsoft.
To provide context on these figures, Microsoft previously acquired Activision Blizzard King for approximately 70,000 million dollars. Furthermore, the potential scope of any such sale remains unclear, as there is no public information regarding which specific franchises or assets would be included in a hypothetical transaction.
Sharma previously stated to The New York Times in September that Xbox is not for sale, though she noted that Microsoft remains open to operational agreements and partnerships to boost performance. Microsoft commercial director Judson Althoff has also recently echoed this stance regarding the company's commitment.
