Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console, reportedly planned for 2027, could be delayed due to rising RAM costs and declining availability, as reported on December 30, 2025. This comes as MSFT shares are essentially flat over the past six months, currently trading pre-market at $485.68 (-0.29%). Investor sentiment is influenced by concerns surrounding Microsoft’s OpenAI partnership and disappointing uptake of its Copilot AI offerings, despite strong Azure cloud growth. Analysts note the stock's relative cheapness and strong underlying business.