Dave Horvath
2 Jan 2007 5:58
A recent report released by US Market Research firm NPD shows that Microsoft may have won the console war this holiday season with its Xbox 360. The year old console was found everywhere, filling shelves while the two newest contenders into the ring were fighting to keep supply up to the level of demand.
The numbers released in a CNBC video report appear to possibly be a tad optimistic. They claim that since the beginning of November and through the holiday season, Microsoft has sold 2 million units compared to the 1.8 million units sold by rival Nintendo and a meager 750,000 units sold by Sony. However, with the tally going from the beginning of November and the fact that Nintendo didn't release until the 19th, the numbers appear to be a bit one sided. Who's to say what would have happened if Nintendo had an additional 19 days to put products on shelves. We may have seen a different king crowned this holiday season.
Source:
The Register