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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Francis Miñoza

Microsoft Secretly Considered Selling Xbox After Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 'Cannibalized' the Brand

With prices for both the Xbox Series X and Series S set to rise for a second time this year, gamers have until 3rd October to buy a new console at its current price. (Credit: Pexels)

Microsoft considered selling Xbox during internal discussions in recent months, according to a report by The Information, with concerns reportedly intensified by the underperformance of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and wider pressure on the gaming division.

The disclosure points to a moment of uncertainty inside one of gaming's most recognisable brands, even as Microsoft publicly pushes ahead with a refreshed strategy under Xbox leadership. While no formal process was launched and no buyers were approached, the fact the idea reached internal debate signals how sharply expectations have shifted.

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