Microsoft’s Xbox hardware revenue continues to tumble, with the company revealing a 33 percent decline as part of its earnings report released on Wednesday. Even though the rest of Microsoft’s consumer-focused division took a dip, the company’s cloud and productivity businesses continue to soar, driving the company toward $82.9 billion in revenue.
Along with declining Xbox hardware revenue, Microsoft reported a 5 percent drop in Xbox content and services as well. Microsoft has seen a significant amount of executive turnover over the past few months, with the retirement of Xbox chief CEO Phil Spencer and the departure of former Xbox presiden …
It’s interesting to see how Microsoft’s focus is shifting within its business segments. The rise of the cloud sector is impressive, even as Xbox revenue faces challenges. It’ll be intriguing to see how they adapt their gaming strategy moving forward.