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New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Unifies Platform, Enhances User Experience

4/17/2026

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Asha Sharma, the new Xbox CEO, plans significant investments to unify the platform's infrastructure.
In her memo, she highlights inconsistent user experiences and poor data management.
Sharma aims to strengthen Xbox's engineering foundations and improve player interactions across devices.
She notes Xbox controllers shipped without batteries and describes a swift corrective action.
The Project Helix console will prioritize performance and PC-game compatibility, though the interface remains uncertain.

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Story summary

Asha Sharma, the new Xbox CEO, plans significant investments to unify the platform's infrastructure.
In her memo, she highlights inconsistent user experiences and poor data management.
Sharma aims to strengthen Xbox's engineering foundations and improve player interactions across devices.
She notes Xbox controllers shipped without batteries and describes a swift corrective action.
The Project Helix console will prioritize performance and PC-game compatibility, though the interface remains uncertain.