Microsoft Reports Europen Holiday Sales, Worldwide Totals
Update: Microsoft has just released news that the Xbox 360 has sold over 28 million units, which increases its lead over the Playstation 3 to 8 million consoles. MS also released a few fun facts including during the week of Christmas Xbox Live had its busiest week ever with 1.5 million users on at one time. Microsoft was looking to hit a home run in sales this holiday season and it looks as if they have, in Europe at least. The company announced today that this holiday's Xbox sales were the most in the brand's six year history in the region, and double what the sales were last holiday. To date eight million consoles have been sold over Europe,the Middle East, and Africa. Chris Lewis, Regional Vice President, Interactive Entertainment Business EMEA, said: “Christmas 2008 was a resounding success for Xbox 360. 2008 saw us grow faster than any of our competitors and we over-achieved in sales during the crucial Christmas selling period. We reduced the entry-level Xbox 360 ERP in S...