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Xbox One sells one million+ (sell through to consumers) in all territories worldwide
- Thread starter Amir0x
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Can't say Im surprised. All of the negativity I've seen has purely been online. Most of the 30-something dudes I know in real life were excited as hell for it, and preferred the old DRM policy (the ones that were aware of it). One of my friends actually switched over from being a Playstation guy because of the Kinect Fitness program.
It seems like the Xbox One is going to cater to an older audience this time around, because most of the features that are really interesting about it aren't things that appeal to the teenage/early 20 something gamer. I'm sure that will have an impact on sales, for better or worse, at some point down the road.
It seems like the Xbox One is going to cater to an older audience this time around, because most of the features that are really interesting about it aren't things that appeal to the teenage/early 20 something gamer. I'm sure that will have an impact on sales, for better or worse, at some point down the road.
ZehDon
Member
Well, being that the PS4's NA numbers beat Xbone's global launch - their 11 biggest and most loyal markets - and Europe is SonyLand, I'm actually expecting the PS4 to push between 1.5 and 2.5 million PS4's on the 29th.
Cow Goes Moo
Member
congrats MS!
Randolph Freelander
Member
That's premature. Supply is the only meaningful variable at this point. Demand is a non-factor.
Headline next week:
Sony sold 1 Million PS4 in europe
sorry but 1 million for 13 countries is not so good
The X1 Day 1 version was until this week available (Amazon Germany)
Sony sold 1 Million PS4 in europe
sorry but 1 million for 13 countries is not so good
joke post?
The X1 Day 1 version was until this week available (Amazon Germany)
I think they'll actually lose plenty of ground with this device aimed specifically at the American consumers, with all those TV features and services.
But we won't know until the PS4 launches in Europe, and if MS dares releases EU numbers.
ChosenPredator
Banned
congrats to them & sony both off to a good start.
I think both console will sell out this year at current price point in the US. who knows what happen next year.
Remember, the 360 had been outselling the ps3 in US for the whole last gen, even after the ps3 had dropped the price to 360 level. There had been data about the avg selling price of 360 > that of the ps3 in the US
Remember, the 360 had been outselling the ps3 in US for the whole last gen, even after the ps3 had dropped the price to 360 level. There had been data about the avg selling price of 360 > that of the ps3 in the US
Hawk269
Member
Same here. Me and my Xbox Live friends that I know IRL are loving the system. I agree, there are some things that need to be improved in the U.I., but I was pretty amazed in how many help videos and tutorials they have made for the system and they are pretty informative. At first, I did not know how to change a download que, but watching one of the help video's it explained it.
The HDMI In for my cable box is working out great. Watching some NBA games and also installing stuff and getting notifications etc. Also love how it controls all my devices. Say "XBOX OFF" and it shuts the TV, Receiver, Cable Box and finally the Xbox One. Saying "XBOX ON" and boom, everything comes to life. Really loving that part.
For me, Kinect has been perfect. Only time it does not work is when I am telling it to do something it does not understand, once I correct myself, it has been flawless in voice recognition etc.
WoolyNinja
Member
Hopefully he's fully aware of how much extra money he'll have to spend to make that worthwhile.
Anyway, on topic - I think we can safely assume this generation at least won't die a quick death like some were predicting!
Garrett 2U
Member
Congrats Microsoft 
Seems a decent number for having yield issues. Lets now see if they keep selling at a good rate.
Relaxed Muscle
Member
Very good numbers, but Sony numbers on NA alone are way more impressive. I wonder how well it will do on Europe, there's seems to be a lot of anticipation here.
vpance
Member
Retailer stock reports over the next few days may prove interesting then. If it is ~5% accurate then that's fairly impressive, considering their price especially in Europe.
Yeah pretty much my prediction as well.
polyh3dron
Banned
Holy shit, that is insane.
Both the PS4 and the 'bone are on fire.
And there seems to be no kind of shortage coming either. If Sony and MS can flood the distribution channels through the holiday season the install bases of both consoles could end up reaching historical heights.
Also, Wii U am cry.
Both the PS4 and the 'bone are on fire.
And there seems to be no kind of shortage coming either. If Sony and MS can flood the distribution channels through the holiday season the install bases of both consoles could end up reaching historical heights.
Also, Wii U am cry.
Canis lupus
Member
If only they had enough consoles at launch, they would. Im thinking 1m for EU launch. 500K for Asian/ME markets in december and another 1m second batch between NA and EU.
IAmRandom31
Banned
Heh well isn't that convenient of them. Seriously since when was Microsoft the " me too " company?
You got x86 Sony? Me too!
You using AMD CPU/GPU? Me too!
No DRM? Me too!
Built in share functionality? Me too!
Love for indies? Me too!
Sold one million? Me too!
Eventually you begin to wonder.
Good for them though, but I think soon Sony will be releasing a " 2 million PS4's sold " statement next week. I think they will sell every single unit they can produce from now to February, and then you have the japanese launch hype " please be excited " and some big releases hitting around that time period.
You got x86 Sony? Me too!
You using AMD CPU/GPU? Me too!
No DRM? Me too!
Built in share functionality? Me too!
Love for indies? Me too!
Sold one million? Me too!
Eventually you begin to wonder.
Good for them though, but I think soon Sony will be releasing a " 2 million PS4's sold " statement next week. I think they will sell every single unit they can produce from now to February, and then you have the japanese launch hype " please be excited " and some big releases hitting around that time period.
I think, after a week, it's fair to say supply is an issue for the PS4. I think it's too early to say that about the XB1 though. Not saying it isn't, just that it's a bit early to tell. At least locally it's certainly a lot easier to find an Xbox than a PS4.
Septimus Prime
Member
My guess? Probably reading too much into it.
Both companies sold out all of the stock they had. I don't know that it really matters whether one of them split the stock or not.
Are you expecting that Microsoft could not have sold more consoles in the US than they did?
TheDarkKnight774
Member
I'm surprised they got 1 million units ready for launch
I wonder how many Sony has queued up for Europe
I wonder how many Sony has queued up for Europe
Anticitizen One
Banned
I think the crash people talk about is mainly referring to the big publishers and "AAA" gaming. That's still kind if happening.
US and Canada.
What is the console cost?
Winterfang
Banned
I believe those are fullfilled pre-orders.
D
Deleted member 17706
Unconfirmed Member
I'm impressed. I thought they would do much worse.
I was expecting a bit more, but the demand is undeniably there and the company must have been faced with supply constraints. It would be interesting to know the sales composition, but all in all, the Xbox One is off to a good start. Take that, mobile-apocalypse preachers*!
* At least for the time being...
* At least for the time being...
EnVy_CaLiBeR
Member
Not PS4 numbers but still pretty damn good.
FinalStageBoss
Banned
Lol it doesnt work like that.
Its going to be interesting next week when sony launches in europe.
unknownstranger
Member
I'm actually surprised Microsoft didn't say more. There was a ridiculous amount of advertisement in the US for it the last 2 weeks. I've seen commercials for Forza 5, Dead Rising and Ryse, plus Battlefield 4 and Call of Duty: Ghosts commercials only mentioning the Xbox One version. Add to that the 3 commercials just about the console (1 about games and the other 2 about the features).
Killing_Joke
Member
Surprised they got numbers so fast. Didn't Sony take a couple of days?
Either way i'm surprised because i didn't think they would have 1mil for day 1, so good for them.
Either way i'm surprised because i didn't think they would have 1mil for day 1, so good for them.
pokeystaples
Banned
Me too. I don't know why I care, but I do.
BlazingDarkness
Member
. Basically this. It means they didn't really sell a considerable number in any one region.
BUT it does mean there is demand for these consoles, which is good news for all.