Annual US game retail could hit six-year low in 2012 - Gamasutra

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Annual US game retail could hit six-year low in 2012 Gamasutra I can slice the market however you wish – console and handheld, high def and standard def, hardware and software – but practically everyone took a hit at US game retail. The only segment that did not suffer was the accessories segment, where the NPD ... and more »

Xbox 360 rules again in slumping video game market - CNET

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Xbox 360 rules again in slumping video game market CNET With a 47 percent share of all current console sales, Microsoft sold 236000 gaming units last month, according to the latest stats from NPD Group. Total consumer spending on the Xbox 360 (hardware, software, and accessories) hit $261 million, ... NPD: Software and Hardware Sales Way DownIGN Another Dismal Showing by Video GamesZacks.com all 24 news articles »

Is That $99 Xbox 360/Kinect Bundle Really A Good Deal? - Forbes

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Is That $99 Xbox 360/Kinect Bundle Really A Good Deal? Forbes This means that Microsoft's standard warranty applies to the console and Kinect hardware. This means you get one year of cover for the console, and 90 days cover for any accessories. In real terms, this means is that if your console dies after a year, ... Microsoft selling Xbox 360 systems for $99, but there's a catchHULIQ Microsoft tests monthly fee, low price with XboxMarketWatch Microsoft Xbox 360 still number one, 236K consoles sold in April 2012WinBeta EL33TONLINE all 228 news articles »

How the video games industry is faring - BusinessWeek

How the video games industry is faring BusinessWeek April 19: Microsoft Corp. says revenue from Xbox 360 products and services fell 33 percent. Although it got more revenue from its Xbox Live subscription service, it sold about half the Xbox 360 consoles it did a year ago and fewer stand-alone Kinect ... and more »

X-Box rules slumping video game market - APRO RTO Headquarters

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X-Box rules slumping video game market APRO RTO Headquarters With a 47 percent share of all current console sales, Microsoft sold 236000 gaming units last month, according to the latest stats from NPD Group as reported by CNET. Total consumer spending on the Xbox 360 (hardware, software, and accessories) hit ... How the video games industry is faringCNBC.com Xbox 360 Continues Dominance Over Game Console MarketPlanet Insane A 42% Slump in Gaming Sales Points to Serious Adjustments in the Near FutureRipTen all 12 news articles »

Xbox 360 sales down by almost half - ZDNet (blog)

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Xbox 360 sales down by almost half ZDNet (blog) In March, 371000 Xbox 360 units were sold, and total retail spending on the platform was $430 million. There's no doubt that the Kinect 'hands-free' controller has helped to keep sales of the console, accessories, and games buoyant following its ... Xbox 720, Skype: Plans to Stop Bleeding Xbox Sales and ThreatsGamenguide all 1,112 news articles »