Xbox 360 nearing two million sold in UK
by Alexander Sliwinski 
{ Apr 1st 2008 at 2:00PM }
According to Dorian Bloch, director of Chart-Track, Sony still has a way to go before overtaking Microsoft's console in the UK. Now, before the fanboys panic and call Panoramix for some potion, the PS3 hit the million unit sold mark this February (despite its high cost) after being available for a little under a year -- it took 60 weeks for the Xbox 360 to hit the same milestone.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Roto13 @ Apr 1st 2008 2:08PM
I never realized the European market was so small. I guess this is why companies stick their releases on as an afterthought. :P
squeevi @ Apr 1st 2008 2:46PM
this isn't for all of Europe, this is just the UK.
Roto13 @ Apr 1st 2008 2:48PM
Ah.
I suck.
j.howlett @ Apr 1st 2008 3:27PM
it says UK not europe
Lewis @ Apr 1st 2008 2:48PM
You forget that the United Kingdom isn't the only country in Europe.
voodoo_craig @ Apr 1st 2008 2:51PM
The European market is potentially larger than the American one(712 million population) but it suffers from poor localisation.
These figures are only for the UK which has a population of about 60 million, which means 1 in 30 people in the UK has a 360, not a bad ratio I'd say.
ThornedVenom (Harley Quinn Defense Force) @ Apr 1st 2008 9:51PM
Poor localization my ass: the real reason is because gaming is so damned expensive in Europe compared to anywhere else.
kbomb1upc @ Apr 1st 2008 2:14PM
In before the "I'm in" comments...
xFenixKnightx @ Apr 1st 2008 2:18PM
Is it just me or does that sound low for being out since Dec 05? I have a few friends on LIVE from UK, they are pretty cool.
What about in Japan, has it even sold 1 mill there? Anybody know? MS has the $$$ to hire some marketing guru and boost sales. Drop the price there and do Ace Combat6, Lost Oddysey and Ninja Gaiden 2 Bundles. Something. LOL!
Why do they dislike the 360 so much? So they love Metal Gear, but they dont like COD4/Haloz/Gears? It has to be those nifty sound effects when you alert the enemy lol!
Co @ Apr 1st 2008 2:20PM
"Is it just me or does that sound low for being out since Dec 05?"
I was thinkin the same thing... whcih prompted my question regarding Wii below.
Nigeria: Cody ChesnuTT Defense Force @ Apr 1st 2008 2:28PM
!
Those Metal Gear enemy sounds are epic.
My friend works at a high street pawn shop and he says he is seeing an increasing number of people their Wiis and 360s. If you search hard enough you can find a 360 for £140 - which is cheap here, but people still don't want them. I think they've sold 360s to the majority of their targeted market. It's too much of an aggressive, testosterone console, or that's the perception.
Nigeria: Cody ChesnuTT Defense Force @ Apr 1st 2008 2:29PM
"My friend works at a high street pawn shop and he says he is seeing an increasing number of people their Wiis and 360s."
It's supposed to say "trade in their Wiis and 360s".
ViagraFiend @ Apr 1st 2008 2:37PM
I know about three friends that traded in their 360's to get PS3's. Now we all crack out on Warhawk. I still have my 360 but I still havent bought a game for it this year.
@ Fenix- I know you are really into fps' but have you played the Warheezie?
xFenixKnightx @ Apr 1st 2008 3:10PM
Viagrafiend
Yea, Im into FPS's (COD4, Bioshock, Halo3) but I also into 3rdPS, fighting, horror, racing, some sports, shmups, puzzle, retro oldschool. Im not sure where this Fenix=FPS's playing only came from, wierd...
Right now for 360 Im playing Dark Sector which is awesome BTW. Its Gears controls meets RE4. This game is very underated. For PS3 Ive been playing alot of Tekken Dark Resurection Online. I recently dl'd it. I love me some Tekken and cant wait for T6.
To answer your ? I saw that Warhawk is on sale for 2 weeks at $29.99. Im gonna be buying it probably this Friday comin up. I loved Warhawk for PS1 but dont think this is anythig like that right, but Ill be buying it for sure.
Phranctoast @ Apr 1st 2008 3:20PM
just got Dark Sector yesterday. I don't know what game reviewers were playing, but it definitely doesn't seem like the one I'm playing. I'm enjoying it a lot so far.
How is Tekken online? Any lag?
xFenixKnightx @ Apr 1st 2008 3:32PM
Theres not really any lag but there is a problem with getting into games. I get alot of error messages and it sends me back to the main screen while Im searching for matches. Not a big deal I still love it. What I need is a new headset my kids lost the one I had =(
Co @ Apr 1st 2008 2:19PM
How many Wiis have sold in the UK?
Que Fernando reply..... now!
JakubK666 (Ninja Defence Force) @ Apr 1st 2008 2:32PM
Considering the GG : Shovelware ratio which now stands at about 10 : 1000, I refuse to qualify it as a console.
Glad I chose my 360 even though it was a tough one.
JakubK666 (Ninja Defence Force) @ Apr 1st 2008 2:35PM
Consider those simple facts:
Everybody who wanted a 360 already owns one.
PS3 doesn't cost an equivalent of a 6-9 year old car anymore.
Markez @ Apr 1st 2008 3:06PM
Everybody who wanted a 360 already owns one?
Soo... Um... Microsoft won't ever sell a 360 again?
Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ Apr 1st 2008 3:10PM
......
Sigh no just no. If the Ds and Wii is any indication, there are plenty of people that can be potential customers.
Jamma @ Apr 1st 2008 3:26PM
I want a 360, but don't have one :(
anyone got £300?
JakubK666 (Ninja Defence Force) @ Apr 1st 2008 3:42PM
You guys just don't read in between.Offcourse not everybody has one but majority do so technically 360's had reached the peak of their sales.
Markez @ Apr 1st 2008 4:10PM
"majority do so technically 360's had reached the peak of their sales"
No, you're dumb.
JakubK666 (Ninja Defence Force) @ Apr 1st 2008 5:24PM
ouch...meanie :(
ThornedVenom (Harley Quinn Defense Force) @ Apr 1st 2008 9:53PM
"Everybody who wanted a 360 already owns one."
Wrong. Everyone wants one, but not everyone wants to pay its current price.
Dangerdork @ Apr 1st 2008 2:52PM
TO THE EDITORS, YOUTUBE "ASSASSIN's SOLID"
Liquid Ocelot (call me Liquid) @ Apr 1st 2008 3:15PM
I'm glad Microsoft has a sense of humor, and alos likes to celebrate April Fool's Day. :)
benmully @ Apr 1st 2008 3:19PM
Of course the 2 million could be made up of 1 million sales, and another 1 million on top for red ring of death re-purchases ;-)
Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ Apr 1st 2008 3:39PM
Ok Ok Fanboys we need to talk. Stop it with the RROD. It's annoying and makes you look retarded. Cool? Good.
Co @ Apr 1st 2008 4:09PM
sheeeit whatever Vegeta, it's just as good as two Gamecubes duct taped together.
JakubK666 (Ninja Defence Force) @ Apr 1st 2008 5:28PM
Do you want to talk about how many People bought PS3 as a cheap Blu-Ray player?
benmully @ Apr 1st 2008 7:20PM
Well as I've had 2 360's RRoD on me, and I'm still putting up with it, think I'm doing quite well! I certainly propped the UK figures up by 1 extra console.
Maverick Saturn @ Apr 1st 2008 3:26PM
Interesting, but yet, not suprising.
Saying that, its a good thing the price has dropped, its attracting people.
But if the console of choice wants to win here in UK, make the next Fifa and Pro Evo exclusive to that console.
Tom Jones @ Apr 1st 2008 3:46PM
APRIL FOOLS! lol
toodimes @ Apr 1st 2008 4:10PM
UHHM Playstaion 3 released in November of 2006, This past February is Februaury 2008, November 2006 until Februaury 2008 is well over a year, not a little under. And that is also over 60 weeks.
Draco @ Apr 1st 2008 4:28PM
The PS3 launched in March or April in the UK and the rest of Europe, perhaps Australia too.
Mills and Boom @ Apr 1st 2008 5:54PM
"2 million"+1 unless theres a PC GTA4 announced soon.
For some reason the PS3 does quite well here (UK, not mainland Europe, heavens no). Obviously not as well as Wii or DS but still.
Tranando @ Apr 1st 2008 6:01PM
Seeing as the PS3 got to a million quicker than thwe 360, I suspect the PS3 will also reach 2 million much quicker too.
This is just desperate spin. 2 million in 28 months IS NOT GOOD...
na2ru1 @ Apr 1st 2008 11:52PM
Theres plenty of room for more sales for 360. Ask the Playstation 2.
As for my thoughts on this joystiq community, it all wraps up quite well, it makes sense why there's so many 360 fanboys on a mission to bribe others to go their way.
fanboys are actually trying to make people believe the 360 is the nuts. thus trying to increase the install base/ mimmick the PS2 immense install base.
the 360 sales in comparision to the PS3 let alone Wii is a dismal. By now, the price point of the 360 and early release with a year of no competition should have helped it be WAY over the moon.
ITs funny at times when a PS3 has something positive, people suddenly become defensive as if its some threat against their beloved console. point at HB96st, fenando,
ThePremierAssassin, xFenixKnightx.
If 360 is so amazing, then why do you even bother?