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Xbox Hardware Is 'Dead' According to a Former Microsoft Producer – and It's Hard to Disagree

  • Over the weekend, former Xbox executive Laura Fryer posted a video declaring `Xbox hardware is dead`, sparking widespread debate.
  • Earlier this month, Microsoft announced hardware partnerships with AMD and Asus’s ROG Xbox Ally, signaling a gradual exit from dedicated hardware production.
  • Data shows only 17% of gamers plan to buy Xbox Series X/S in the next year, versus 52% for PlayStation 5, with Xbox stores ceasing sales in Nordics regions.
  • Microsoft reportedly briefs managers on potential layoffs affecting up to 2,000 Xbox developers this week, signaling significant cuts in its gaming division.
  • Projections show the global cloud gaming market growing from $8.8 billion in 2023 to $38.7 billion by 2028, highlighting Microsoft's strategic shift away from hardware focus.
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News from HD Technology. Visit www.hd-tecnologia.com for the latest news. The presentation of the ASUS ROG Ally Xbox Edition not only surprised by its design and features, but also by what it represents, a new phase in Microsoft's strategy with Xbox. Under the slogan "Play anywhere", the company seeks to expand its ecosystem beyond its own consoles, betting heavily on the game in the cloud and on portable devices. But for some, this move has a m…

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VGC broke the news in on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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