For Xbox, the changes have been coming in thick and fast. Under new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, Microsoft's gaming division has already made a flurry of pro-consumer changes to the platform. …
… Microsoft knows they're in too deep with gaming to pull out of its hardware ecosystem now. …
… Putting Halo, Gears, Fable , and Forza on PlayStation was a historic capitulation for the Xbox ecosystem and brand, battering trust and desirability for the ecosystem. …
… If you're ever debating a purchase on tech that exists outside of Microsoft's ecosystem, you could probably bet that Tom's Guide has covered it in one form or another, and its leveled-up shopping tools will help you find the best price. …
… At the WinHEC 2026 Windows Hardware Engineering Conference , Microsoft worked with PC makers, hardware vendors, chip makers, and designers to build a better ecosystem. …
… It does show Sharma's fast acting nature, and willingness to make changes at Xbox, something the company is in desperate need of. …
… Fries points out that she's new blood in the Xbox ecosystem, and that she has a certain "edge" in that she can bring fresh ideas to the table "and make things happen, change the world." Notably, he said something similar in February , pointing out that Matt Booty can focus on Xbox's games while Sha… …
… It's also a great choice if you already have an iPhone or iPad, since Apple's ecosystem is so comprehensive. …
… All in all, these are all excellent changes and improvements, and paired with new Xbox Ally enhancements , the Xbox ecosystem as a whole has become smoother and more user-friendly to use no matter where you're engaging with it. …
… It's a huge problem for Microsoft's future plans for the ecosystem, and it's one that new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has identified in recent memos to staff internally. …