Phil Spencer retires as Microsoft reshapes Xbox leadership

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Microsoft announced a major change in its gaming division on Friday as Phil Spencer revealed he is retiring after a 38-year career at the company. Spencer’s departure comes at a turbulent time for the brand, with Xbox hardware sales reportedly down 32% in the most recent quarter, and overall gaming revenue falling 9%.

The leadership shakeup is compounded by the unexpected resignation of Xbox President Sarah Bond, who was once considered Spencer's natural successor.

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An ASUS-made Microsoft Xbox handheld console in the works?

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While Microsoft has confirmed it's been working on a handheld Xbox console, little is known about this heavily rumoured device. A new report from The Verge claims the company is relying on ASUS to manufacture the gaming device.

Codenamed Project Kennan, the console will reportedly feature Xbox branding and will launch late in 2025. The report noted the project is still in development so the timeline might change.

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Next-gen Xbox rumoured to be a 'TV-friendly PC'

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A significant shift in Microsoft's gaming hardware strategy may be on the horizon, with insider reports suggesting the next-generation Xbox console will essentially be a PC housed in a television-friendly shell. This revelation, shared by Windows Central's Jez Corden, indicates a departure from traditional console architecture, potentially simplifying game development and blurring the lines between PC and console gaming.

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Win an Xbox console with a controller inspired by Deadpool's... assets

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The Merc with a Mouth is back. This time, he invades your living room with a hilarious (and slightly disturbing) Xbox Series X giveaway. Forget witty banter and chimichangas, Deadpool's latest scheme involves a custom console inspired by his... well, let's just say "unique" anatomy.

Embrace the "Cheeky Controller," modelled after Deadpool's backside (because why not?). While wielding foam replicas of his katanas (Adamantium not included, sorry!), you can picture yourself slicing through enemies just like the Merc himself.

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