The reported interest follows an analysis of the business as a potential standalone acquisition. Other reports indicate a buyout target of over $100 billion for the division, though the details of the exploring firms' interest remain private.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Investors from several private equity firms spent the last few months investigating a possible deal to purchase the Xbox gaming unit from Microsoft. The discussions involved a transaction that could have seen the business valued at up to $150 billion, according to a report by journalists Valinda Pau and Aaron Holmes.

The reported interest follows an analysis of the business as a potential standalone acquisition. Other reports indicate a buyout target of over $100 billion for the division, though the details of the exploring firms' interest remain private.
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