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Xbox rethinks console strategy amid hardware cost concerns

Microsoft's Xbox division is reportedly exploring significant shifts in its console business strategy. This reevaluation is driven by concerns over hardware costs and supply chain issues, often referred to as the 'RAMageddon crisis'. Xbox leadership is considering fundamentally different approaches to how consoles are developed and offered to consumers. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses potential strategic shifts based on executive statements but does not announce a new product or concrete plan.

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Xbox rethinks console strategy amid hardware cost concerns

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