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Asha Sharma, Microsoft's gaming chief, has denied reports that the company is considering selling off its Xbox business, stating plainly that 'Xbox is not for sale'. The comments follow a June report by The Information claiming Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and the company's CFO had discussed options for the gaming division. Sharma's denial is aimed at shutting down speculation about the console brand's future within Microsoft.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has denied reports that Microsoft is considering selling off or spinning out its Xbox business. The Information reported in June that CEO Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood had weighed a spinout of Xbox, and followed up this month with further claims. Sharma's denial pushes back on those reports and is drawing attention as Xbox's future within Microsoft is questioned.