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Hays: Steam has won the hardware war, obsoleting Xbox and Apple VR
“Steam has won. There's no reason to get an Xbox. There's no reason to get an Apple VR headset. They all run on Linux. It's the ultimate computer.”
Hays: Satya Nadella has been running Xbox into the ground
“Satya has been running Xbox into the ground for the love of the game.”
Xbox announces 3,200 layoffs through 2027 with 1,600 cuts immediately
“The newly appointed Xbox CEO, Asha Sharma, has announced this morning that Xbox will lay off
3200 staffers by the end of 2027 with 1600 layoffs taking place today.”
Coogan: In a typical year Xbox lost 64 cents per dollar invested
“In the typical year, Xbox lost 64 cents for every dollar it invested.”
Xbox to spin out Compulsion, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, Undead, Arkane
“In addition to the layoffs, Asha said that Xbox will spin out game studios that it acquired over the years. Compulsion Games, Double Fine Productions, Ninja Theory, Undead Labs, and Arkane are all getting yeeted in one way or another.”
Coogan: Xbox operates at margins 3 to 10 times below competitors
“Xbox is operating at margins three to 10 times lower than its competitors.”