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Microsoft Halts Movie Sales, Focuses on Gaming Shift

7/20/2025

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On July 18, Microsoft made a bold move by halting purchases and rentals of movies and TV shows on Xbox and Windows. Users can now only access previously bought content through the Movies & TV app. This shift underscores a growing trend among tech giants, as Microsoft pivots towards cloud services and gaming, leaving fans clinging to their existing libraries.

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Story summary

On July 18, Microsoft made a bold move by halting purchases and rentals of movies and TV shows on Xbox and Windows. Users can now only access previously bought content through the Movies & TV app. This shift underscores a growing trend among tech giants, as Microsoft pivots towards cloud services and gaming, leaving fans clinging to their existing libraries.