Microsoft’s Xbox content and its services achieved a revenue growth of 8%. Search and News Advertising earnings increased by 21%, excluding traffic acquisition costs. The tech giant returned $49.7 billion to its investors through share repurchases and dividends in the Q3 of fiscal year 2025.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella seems delighted with Xbox games’ performance on PS Store, if a recent earnings call is any indication. While discussing the company’s third quarter results for FY25, the head honcho boasted about the success of Xbox Game Studios‘ new multiplatform strategy.

The Xbox Series X is now $100 more, while Microsoft says some of its new first-party titles will cost $80. But some retailers haven't increased prices yet, so buy now while you can.