Xbox chief Asha Sharma says Xbox is not for sale amid spin-off concerns

Amid concerns that Microsoft's layoffs and restructuring are a prelude to selling or spinning off Xbox, Xbox chief Asha Sharma told The New York Times that Xbox is not for sale. The Information previously reported internal Microsoft discussions about spinning Xbox off, whether through a sale, a standalone subsidiary or a joint venture. Sharma said Microsoft's gaming business has a long way to go and that the company will take a long-term view.