Xbox Remains Under Microsoft's Control Amid Restructuring

Asha Sharma, head of Xbox at Microsoft, has quashed rumors of a possible sale or spin-off of the gaming division. Amidst large-scale restructuring and layoffs, there have been concerns about the future of Xbox.

In an interview with The New York Times, Sharma gave an unambiguous answer to the question: 'Xbox is not for sale.'

She added that Microsoft intends to do everything necessary for the long-term success of the division, including finding suitable partners and an optimal operating model. This suggests that while some changes may be on the horizon, the core gaming business will remain under Microsoft's control.