The Xbox 360 has reached a milestone in Europe, having recently surpassed nine million console sales in the region. Microsoft's Chris Lewis confirmed the figure to MCV, stating that the console now has "about 27 per cent of the current share of the console market." For those of you keepng score at home, that's about a million consoles sold since January.
In fact, Microsoft also boasted that it's the only console to show growth in the region, pointing to the downward slope in sales of the PS3 and Wii. "This calendar year, we're the only console showing positive growth. That's 22 per cent on the first half against a market that is down to a similar margin overall." In fact, there are so many Xbox 360s in Europe now, you could probably build a 15 foot wall around Liechtenstein ... twice.
Reader Comments (56)
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 3:38PM (Unverified) said
I would say it doesnt count so much when 360s break after 6 months. How many of those were returned for another?
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 3:40PM Peter Moore said
The joke's bad and you should feel bad.
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 3:41PM Captain Planet Planeteer Power said
It's not THAT bad.
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 3:42PM StormEagle said
WHAT!? 9 MILLION!?
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 3:43PM kevin949 said
Well that's good you can build that wall, cuz once they die on ya that's about all they're good for.
amidoinitrite?
*Coming from an owner of 3 xbox's that RROD'd and got them all serviced for free*
amidoinitrite?
*Coming from an owner of 3 xbox's that RROD'd and got them all serviced for free*
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 4:03PM sonicspike41 said
Here, here's a free pile of dog feces.
Hey, it's free so you can't complain!
Oh, and I didn't have anything for you to carry it in, so I just went ahead and put it on your car's driver seat.
=P
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Hey, it's free so you can't complain!
Oh, and I didn't have anything for you to carry it in, so I just went ahead and put it on your car's driver seat.
=P
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 3:43PM kevin949 said
And it's still powering up! It's not even at max power.
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 3:45PM (Unverified) said
and over half of those consoles will get RRoD
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 3:47PM ArchiGamer said
And I bet half of them get RROD! Amirite? Huh?
*gets booed of the stage*
*gets booed of the stage*
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 4:01PM sonicspike41 said
*Throws a tomato at Archi*
Wait, actually I need that tomato back. Money's tight and the kids gotta eat, so I expect you to wipe every square inch of it off your face and give it back!
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Wait, actually I need that tomato back. Money's tight and the kids gotta eat, so I expect you to wipe every square inch of it off your face and give it back!
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 3:49PM Special Agent Steve said
I wonder if Peter has a tramp stamp...
it's probably of this- http://ds.kombo.com/images/content/news/viva-pinata-party-animals-1.jpg
it's probably of this- http://ds.kombo.com/images/content/news/viva-pinata-party-animals-1.jpg
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 3:49PM (Unverified) said
who the fuck cares. what does this mean to me or anyone else. do we all get cookies or something??
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 3:51PM DWells55 said
Darn it, the only reason I clicked on this story was to make the over 9,000,000 comment.
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 3:52PM (Unverified) said
I got banned!
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 3:58PM (Unverified) said
and i bet you are so proud that you own a console that other people have. i bet that makes all the women want you, cause you are so cool and popular now. God if i only knew that success was as easy as buying an xbox360, damn i'm so outdated and out of touch. if i buy one now will i be popular now.
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Posted: Aug 14th 2009 4:05PM Stevetrop Man of Mystery said
I have been gaming for quite some time now. The 360 as much flack as it gets it's quite a good system. When I first heard MS would be jumping into the console market way back in 2000 I was rather skeptical on their success in the market.
Never the less I bought an Xbox when it was released and was quite surprised at how they handled themselves. They had some rocky starts and they tripped here and there as all gaming console manufacturers do but they always composed themselves well. The 360 is probably my favorite console this generation it has great games and a great online service.
Imo its an all around great system
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Never the less I bought an Xbox when it was released and was quite surprised at how they handled themselves. They had some rocky starts and they tripped here and there as all gaming console manufacturers do but they always composed themselves well. The 360 is probably my favorite console this generation it has great games and a great online service.
Imo its an all around great system
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 4:07PM sonicspike41 said
Why you so poor? Why you so poor and I so rich? Why you wife leave you and none of your friends want to hang around you and I got big mansion and swimming pool? I tell you why! I bought a 360! Now for just $200 you can be half as rich as I! Or spend $400 on our "Elite" and you be just as rich and happy as I!
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Posted: Aug 14th 2009 4:20PM Puertoricarious said
"and continues to grow like a Chia-Pet"
hahaha that might be the best and worst simile i've ever heard
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hahaha that might be the best and worst simile i've ever heard
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 6:17PM gonintendo said
Why did I get downvoted? I love the 360 as much as the next guy but this piece of work keeps spamming crap. just look at his profile.
"The Xbox 360 is simply the best most popular console with the most active online community this gen. Nothing can match the power of Xbox Live, it's good to play together, jump in."
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"The Xbox 360 is simply the best most popular console with the most active online community this gen. Nothing can match the power of Xbox Live, it's good to play together, jump in."
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 3:54PM Rhamsey said
As soon as i saw the topic and 18 comments i knew someone beat me to it.
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 3:57PM latin trident said
a great way to celebrate is with Halo Wars (if you are looking for it).
http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=cs_top_nav_gb27
http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=cs_top_nav_gb27
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 3:57PM Stevetrop Man of Mystery said
@ThatPCgameryouhate
Thats a rather disturbing thought.
Thats a rather disturbing thought.
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 4:02PM Vidikron said
I'm just helping to push everyone else to the second page.
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 4:05PM (Unverified) said
sad to know half of that 9 million is replacements for red-ringed consoles.
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 4:08PM (Unverified) said
Vegeta, what do the NPD's say?
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 4:14PM (Unverified) said
1. thats been done and it was done over 1/2 an hour ago so you cant say "Oh I didnt see it"
2. NPD doesnt cover Europe
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2. NPD doesnt cover Europe
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 4:16PM (Unverified) said
9 million is spectacular sales. congrats, microsoft. =)
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 4:16PM R Planteer said
Spam for Mr. ESC....because I care.
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 4:19PM (Unverified) said
I got banned!
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 4:28PM oOWallaceOo said
77.9km (Length of Lichenstein Border) / 30.9cm (Length of 360) = 252,104 units to bulid a 25.8cm wall
15ft = 457.2cm / 25.8 (Breadth of 360) = 18 units to reach 15ft
252,104 x 18 = 4,537,872 units needed to build a 15ft wall around Lichenstein
2 x 4,537,872 = 9,075,744 units to build 2 15ft walls around Lichenstein
15ft = 457.2cm / 25.8 (Breadth of 360) = 18 units to reach 15ft
252,104 x 18 = 4,537,872 units needed to build a 15ft wall around Lichenstein
2 x 4,537,872 = 9,075,744 units to build 2 15ft walls around Lichenstein
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 7:23PM (Unverified) said
He's figured the math on how big a wall around Lichenstein you could build with 9 million 360s. I think he snuck one by you Dark Wayne and Space Ghost. Damn Wallace, you really don't like 360 do ya?
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Posted: Aug 14th 2009 7:48PM (Unverified) said
It would have holes in it, though. The curvy design wasn't meant for stacking.
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Posted: Aug 14th 2009 4:31PM (Unverified) said
I love spam!
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 4:33PM (Unverified) said
Wonder how many of those sales are Re-buys from the E74 madness.
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 4:38PM (Unverified) said
Forgot to add, i almost bought the console again, but held out till they announced they fixed E74 for free!
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Posted: Aug 14th 2009 4:39PM Peter Moore said
Did somebody say spam?
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 8:41PM (Unverified) said
Well yea what do you expect from Microsoft. This is kinda unfortunate since your console sucks so much balls that people have to buy it at least twice a year because it breaks every time you play for more that an hour.
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 5:02PM (Unverified) said
RRODZ LOLOLOLOL
Posted: Aug 14th 2009 5:06PM Tre said
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