Xbox head Asha Sharma explicitly stated, "Xbox will not be sold." Speculation about whether Microsoft might sell Xbox has persisted recently; related discussions have involved Xbox layoffs, studio adjustments, and business restructuring.
In a recent interview with The New York Times, Sharma stated that the team would consider suitable partnerships, operational models, and other measures to drive business success, with the goal of long-term development within Microsoft.
A Windows Central reporter stated that during recent Xbox-related events, they repeatedly heard industry insiders and players asking whether Microsoft was preparing to sell Xbox. Some industry figures believe that scaling down operations could make a sale easier; this is merely an interpretation of the company's adjustments, not an indication that a sale has been decided.
Regarding the recurring rumors, the author believes one reason is the lack of confidence among outsiders in Microsoft's overall consumer business direction. Sharma also discussed increasing investment in key brands, revitalizing Halo, and continuing to advance the next-generation console.