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Satya Nadella Demands Xbox Returns to Growth by 2027, but Revenue Is Falling, and Every Console Loses Money
Microsoft's Xbox division is facing significant challenges as it grapples with declining revenues, reported to have fallen by 10% recently. CEO Satya Nadella has called for a return to growth by 2027, a goal complicated by the fact that all consoles currently sell at a loss. Layoffs have also impacted the division. Nadella stated that decisions are underway to realign their content portfolio and operations, but forecasts remain grim with expected declines in both content and hardware revenue in the near term.
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Published 30 Jul 2026, 08:21 UTC3 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Xbox revenue declined by 10% despite overall Microsoft growth.
- Every Xbox console sold is operating at a loss.
- Nadella emphasizes a reset for long-term growth by 2027.
- Operating income for Xbox decreased by 14%.
- Layoffs of 1,600 employees have been reported in the division.
Interesting facts
- Xbox's growth potential is tied to recovering its content portfolio and operational efficiency.
- The component crisis continues to impact console profitability.
- Microsoft recently reported its strongest financial year overall despite Xbox's challenges.