Microsoft announced on July 6th, 2026, that over the next year they would be cutting 3,200 jobs from the Xbox division. The first 1,600 employees laid off will happen immediately. Xbox is also divesting five development studios. The company’s gaming strategy has struggled to scale. Cost structures were high while
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Ebay Shipping in 2026
Shipping rates have been on the rise, and it’s taking a bite out of seller profits. You have to be very careful about how you handle shipping. If you frequently list items with free shipping, you may want to take a look at your older listings to make sure your
Continue readingMay Ebay Sales Update
As of mid-May 2026, I have made 4 sales on Ebay. Profit after subtracting fees and expenses was $67. Total number of Xbox controllers sold was 6 (one sale was a lot of 4). I have 2 listed for sale and another 5 that I haven’t listed yet. I’m trying
Continue readingFirst Controller Sale of 2026
I sold my first Xbox controller of 2026 after taking a long winter break from Ebay selling. It only took about 30 minutes to find a buyer after listing a robot white model 1914. This is the second controller that had a broken trace under the right stick. Other than
Continue readingLucky Goodwill Bid
Anyone who follows my blog will know that I do a lot of shopping on ShopGoodwill.com. The other day I found a used air fryer with a starting price of $9.99. This model was going for around $50 on Ebay, so I put it on my favorites list. The next
Continue readingNew 2026 Xbox Controllers
In 2026, Xbox is rumored to launch new hardware, including the Elite Controller Series 3, potentially new standard controllers with Wi-Fi, and focus on expanding the Xbox ecosystem onto PCs and handhelds. It has also been reported that standard controllers (model 1914) are on sale now for $49.99. This could
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