Microsoft Explored Acquiring Nintendo in 2020, Calling it a Potential Career Moment for Xbox Head Phil Spencer

Internal Xbox email from Phil Spencer in 2020 shows desire to acquire Nintendo. Called it "THE prime asset for us in Gaming".
Email acknowledges Nintendo likely won't sell, but says former Microsoft board member acquiring Nintendo stock could "create opportunities".
Spencer felt Nintendo's future was off its own hardware, despite Switch success.
Microsoft reportedly approached Nintendo before Xbox launched, but was laughed off.
Email speculates acquisition could be "career moment" for Spencer and "good move for both companies".

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