Microsoft's Xbox Profit Margin Goals Drive Major Changes and Controversy

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Microsoft CFO Amy Hood has reportedly set an aggressive target for Xbox to achieve a 30% profit margin, leading to significant strategic shifts such as price hikes, studio closures, and a focus on profitability over fan feedback, which may harm the Xbox brand and its community.
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