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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma holds off on exclusivity decisions
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated she has not yet decided on returning to console exclusives, opting for a data-driven approach. In an interview and open letter released on April 24, Sharma and content chief Matt Booty outlined plans to fortify Game Pass, invest in hardware affordability, and establish a predictable content cadence. The announcements coincide with a new Xbox logo and leaks of a Game Pass Starter Edition.
Microsoft has restructured its Israeli operations after an internal investigation into ethical concerns over data storage practices. The general manager and several other managers have departed the company. The office will temporarily be overseen by Microsoft France.
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Microsoft is rolling out a new low latency profile in Windows 11 that temporarily boosts CPU power to make apps, menus, and core features like the Start menu respond faster. The update addresses long-standing complaints about sluggish performance and follows earlier reports of the feature under development as part of the Windows K2 project.
Microsoft briefly stated that 32GB of RAM represents the 'no worries' level for gaming on Windows 11. The comment has sparked concerns among users about rising hardware costs. Some fear that such specifications could price them out of high-performance gaming.
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Microsoft has begun rolling out Xbox mode to Windows 11 devices, including laptops, desktops, and tablets. The controller-optimized interface, first debuted on the Asus ROG Ally X handheld, provides a console-like full-screen experience. The rollout is gradual across select users and markets.
Xbox Support announced it is actively investigating why some Xbox Series X users cannot launch select backward-compatible Xbox 360 games. Players have reported the problem for months, often seeing an error about Xbox Live connectivity despite working internet. The issue appears to affect newer consoles more than older ones.
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Microsoft has released an update for Xbox Series X/S consoles that lets users disable Quick Resume on a per-game basis. The feature responds to requests dating back to 2020 for better control over the suspension system. It rolled out to all users after testing in the Xbox Insider beta program.
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