# Asha Sharma Insists There’s ‘More Demand Than Consoles Available’ as Xbox Hardware Sales Continue to Plummet

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/asha-sharma-insists-theres-more-demand-than-consoles-available-as-xbox-hardware-sales-continue-to-plummet/
- Published: 2026-10-29T10:47:42+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T02:55:23+00:00
- Original publisher: IGN
- Original article: https://www.ign.com/articles/asha-sharma-insists-theres-more-demand-than-consoles-available-as-xbox-hardware-sales-continue-to-plummet
- Topics: Culture, Entertainment, Gaming, Travel, TV

## Key points

- Xbox hardware sales fell 14% year on year.
- Sharma says supply cannot meet console demand.
- Xbox revenue was $5.379 billion for the quarter.

## Summary

Xbox chief executive Asha Sharma says console sales are limited by supply, with demand exceeding the number of consoles available. Her comments came as Microsoft reported a 14% year-on-year fall in Xbox hardware sales, underscoring the challenge facing the business ahead of the holiday season.

For the three months to 30 September 2026, Xbox revenue fell 2% to $5.379 billion, while content and services revenue also declined 2%. Microsoft said weaker third-party content and Game Pass revenue were partly offset by growth in its own games; PC revenue grew by double digits. Sharma said Xbox’s profit margin improved and that Microsoft was expanding its refurbishment programme, while higher console prices and component shortages add pressure before the expected interest around Grand Theft Auto 6.

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