Xbox Replaces Head of Gaming, Xbox History, Whither Xbox

By Stratechery by Ben Thompson February 25, 2026 · Edited February 25, 2026

Xbox has a new head, who isn't a gamer; I suspect Microsoft is doing what it should have done a decade ago: get out of the console business.

Xbox has a new head, who isn’t a gamer; I suspect Microsoft is doing what it should have done a decade ago: get out of the console business.