Advertisement
Categories: BusinessNews

Microsoft to Cut 3,200 Jobs from Struggling Xbox Unit

Advertisement

Microsoft announced on Monday the reduction of 3,200 jobs from its Xbox video game division. This includes an immediate cut of 1,600 positions and future job losses as four studios depart from the Xbox unit.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated in a memo to workers that “Our business today is not healthy” and operates at margins significantly lower than competitors. The gaming leader also noted slow growth in investments for Game Pass and multi-platform services.

The company’s decision comes amid rising costs of storage and memory components, leading to an August 1 price hike for Xbox consoles with 512 GB storage from $400 to nearly $500, and those with 1 TB storage from $550 to $700.

Advertisement
News Desk

Recent Posts

Bank Alfalah and WWF-Pakistan Mark Pakistan’s Independence Day with Alfa Forest Mangrove Plantation Drive

To commemorate Pakistan's Independence Day, Bank Alfalah, one of Pakistan's leading commercial banks, partnered with…

5 days ago

foodpanda Collaborates with itel Pakistan to Enhance Rider Connectivity and Digital Access

In a shared commitment to digital inclusion and rider welfare, foodpanda has signed a Memorandum…

5 days ago

OICCI members invest US$23bn in Pakistan, outpacing decade-long net FDI

Leading foreign investors continue to demonstrate strong confidence in Pakistan's economic potential, with OICCI member…

6 days ago

Broadway Pizza adds 82nd outlet, eyes further growth

Broadway Pizza has opened its 82nd branch on the main road near Hadiabad Society, adjacent…

6 days ago

LUCKY INVESTMENTS ACHIEVES THE HIGHEST ASSET MANAGER RATING – AM1

Lucky Investments Limited ("Lucky Investments") has been awarded AM1, the highest Asset Manager Rating by…

6 days ago

Meezan Bank Accelerates Affordable Housing Finance, Surpasses PKR 3 Billion under Government’s Ghar Ho Tu Apna Programme

Karachi: Reinforcing its strategic focus on expanding affordable housing finance, particularly for salaried individuals, Meezan…

6 days ago