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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has publicly denied speculation that Microsoft plans to sell off its gaming division, stating "Xbox is not for sale" and that the company "will do whatever it takes" to turn around its fortunes, including exploring new partnerships and operating models. The comments, made to The New York Times, come amid mass layoffs at multiple first-party studios, studio closures, and a broader "Xbox reset" that has fueled analyst speculation about Microsoft potentially exiting the console business. Adding to the scrutiny, former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden weighed in with advice for Xbox to "pick a lane," suggesting Microsoft should narrow its focus rather than spread itself across hardware, services, and acquisitions amid its ongoing restructuring under Sharma's leadership.