The isn't some real surprise, but it highlight our important the development of XBL has been to M$'s chances in the console market. 360 owners love to play online, and hte environment allows for that in some many ways. It's going to be interesting to see how M$ plans to evolve the service in the coming years, and into the next console:
"At 50 percent, Xbox 360 remains the console online gaming leader, despite the noteworthy changes among other major console systems. For example, use of Nintendo's Wii increased from 18 percent in 2008 to 29 percent in 2009, while PS2 fell dramatically and PS3 moved up from fifth place to third place. This is a testament to the strength of Xbox 360, both overall, and particularly in the online gaming sphere. "
http://www.planetxbox360.com/article_5944/NPD_Group_Says_Xbox_360_Is_the_Console_Online_Leader
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