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The talks never reached Microsoft, but they suggest the struggling gaming division could attract buyers if its turnaround fails.
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Private equity firms explored a potential buyout of Microsoft’s Xbox business that could have valued it at $100 billion to $150 billion. The discussions never reached Microsoft, but they suggest the struggling gaming division could attract buyers if its turnaround fails. Read more:Read original on X
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