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Microsoft's Xbox architect Jason Ronald says we'll see more of Project Helix "later this year" — we'll know more about the next Xbox console before long

Microsoft's Xbox architect Jason Ronald says we'll get to see more of the next Xbox console, Project Helix, later this year.

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Xbox continues its brand refresh with a slick new boot-up animation that leans into nostalgia and the return of "Team Green"

Xbox is introducing a brand new boot-up animation for Xbox consoles as part of the company’s ongoing brand refresh under CEO Asha Sharma. The new startup sequence embraces nostalgia and continues Xbox’s return to a more distinct visual identity.

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Xbox rightly bins lame AI Copilot concept in bid to win back fans

Xbox rightly bins lame AI Copilot concept in bid to win back fans

Gaming sidekick gets kicked out

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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma kills Copilot for Gaming — overhauls leadership with CoreAI veterans

Sharma took over as Xbox CEO in February after Phil Spencer retired following 38 years at Microsoft.

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Xbox CEO introduces new boot-up sound after executive overhaul, but it sounds pretty close to the current one

Microsoft's making further changes

Xbox CEO just scrapped Copilot AI for consoles — and I couldn't be happier

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma just announced that development for Microsoft Copilot AI on consoles has been abandoned.

Microsoft has finally realized what most of us knew all along: nobody actually wanted Copilot on Xbox

Xbox is no longer developing Copilot for consoles.

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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Announces Removal of Copilot From Console, Mobile App

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Announces Removal of Copilot From Console, Mobile App

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced that the company will remove Copilot from its mobile app and stop the development of the AI chatbot for its console.

Xbox creator becomes first console designer to bake bread using wild yeast illicitly collected from Microsoft campus

Xbox creator becomes first console designer to bake bread using wild yeast illicitly collected from Microsoft campus

At least one Xbox culture is thriving.

Xbox CEO confirms it's "winding down" Microsoft Copilot on mobile and ending it on console

Xbox CEO confirms it's "winding down" Microsoft Copilot on mobile and ending it on console

Xbox originally announced Copilot for console in March

Xbox ends Copilot on console and the reasoning reveals how Asha Sharma wants to reshape the platform

Xbox ends Copilot on console and the reasoning reveals how Asha Sharma wants to reshape the platform

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirms the end of Copilot on console and mobile, marking a shift away from AI features as the company focuses on speed, community, and core priorities.

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Microsoft ends Copilot AI on Xbox to help 'get the business back on track,' as new CEO simultaneously welcomes AI executives into the fold

Microsoft ends Copilot AI on Xbox to help 'get the business back on track,' as new CEO simultaneously welcomes AI executives into the fold

Asha Sharma has appointed a number of her former fellows from Microsoft's CoreAI division to leadership positions at Xbox.

New Xbox CEO replaces 24-year Microsoft employees with former CoreAI, Meta, Instacart execs to "evolve how we work"

New Xbox CEO replaces 24-year Microsoft employees with former CoreAI, Meta, Instacart execs to "evolve how we work"

Xbox continues to change

“We need to evolve”: Xbox CEO overhauls leadership as Xbox's hardware future looks increasingly bleak

“We need to evolve”: Xbox CEO overhauls leadership as Xbox's hardware future looks increasingly bleak

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is overhauling the brand’s leadership team following a difficult earnings report, bringing in new talent from CoreAI and Instacart while Kevin Gammill and Roanne Sones depart.

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New Xbox boss continues leadership overhaul with several former colleagues and AI experts

All AI, all the time.

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To save Xbox, Asha Sharma doesn't have to defeat PlayStation or Steam — she has to defeat Microsoft itself.

Xbox’s future hinges on Asha Sharma, whose biggest challenge isn’t PlayStation or Steam, but transforming Microsoft’s own culture to save the brand.

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Xbox added its new logo to dynamic backgrounds faster than I expected, as CEO Asha Sharma confirms: "Dropping today"

Xbox has begun rolling out new dynamic backgrounds, profile backgrounds, and gamer pics featuring its recently revealed logo, following a quick turnaround from Asha Sharma’s public confirmation.

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As Xbox fans push for Microsoft to return to exclusive games, analysts report they're the "number one reason" players use consoles — "41% of respondents cited that"

New data shows that exclusive games are the "number one reason" people use consoles like Xbox, showing why Microsoft is considering bringing them back.

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Xbox's new April Update brings awesome improvements to Xbox and PC, including one I've wanted Microsoft to add for years — here's what's new

Xbox Series X|S consoles and the Xbox on PC app just got big upgrades to customization and gameplay options, refining the user experience on these platforms.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who took the job less than 3 months ago, says 'player and revenue growth has not yet met our ambition' as Microsoft gaming continues to slide

I mean, yeah. No kidding.

New Xbox head Asha Sharma says "we know we have work to do" as quarterly hardware sales sink another 33%

Game Pass isn't looking so hot at the moment either

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“We know we have work to do to earn every player”: Xbox CEO admits growth is falling short

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has acknowledged that player and revenue growth are falling short of expectations following Microsoft’s latest earnings report, offering a candid response as fans react.

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Analysts react to Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass price drop from CEO Asha Sharma, believe it "should help subscriber numbers grow" — "Not surprising at all"

Following Microsoft's huge Xbox Game Pass price drop last week, industry analysts have reacted to the cut and say they believe it will lead to growth.

Valve chief Gabe Newell saw today's consoles coming a long time ago: "All the consoles are using PC graphics hardware now"

Xbox Project Helix is the latest in a long line of PC-like consoles

"Memory costs will impact pricing, and will impact availability" of Xbox's Project Helix console, Asha Sharma warns

The memory crisis will have an effect on Xbox Project Helix's price and availability when the console eventually launches, according to the CEO.

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