Microsoft has launched its answer to Steam Deck verification, but critical usability issues and hardware fragmentation questions threaten its effectiveness. The program faces fundamental challenges in discoverability and cross-device compatibility.
Xbox leadership has confirmed development of a next-generation console amid recent industry turbulence. According to reports, the new hardware may embrace hybrid functionality, building on Microsoft’s partnership with ASUS for the ROG Xbox Ally handheld device.
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has confirmed that Xbox is developing a next-generation console, according to a recent interview with Japanese publication Famitsu. This announcement comes during a challenging period for the brand, which has faced backlash over Game Pass price increases and studio restructuring.
Microsoft is reportedly pushing its Xbox division to achieve a 30% profit margin, significantly above industry averages. This demand is allegedly behind recent job cuts, game cancellations, and strategic shifts toward multiplatform publishing.
Microsoft’s Xbox gaming division is reportedly operating under pressure to achieve a 30% profit margin, according to a new Bloomberg investigation. Sources indicate this above-industry-average target has influenced many recent controversial decisions, including workforce reductions, game cancellations, and increased hardware and service pricing.
