I guess I'll have to join the flame target list! Those numbers are a good opening as a peripherial for sure, but less than I was expecting based on MS own statements and raising of their targets. With the push in US and the hype I was expecting a bigger initial purchase level than that,
But... it is expensive and the holiday's are coming so these numbers might be the beginning of a sustained period of strong selling, which would then see MS be on target.
Also... initial Move estimates turned out to be low so it may be Kinect is also a bit low.
So, a very good launch as a peripheral, but not looking like a new console launch yet - saleswise vs marketing - for me. Likewise the actual purchased games are decent, but nothing amazing in their own right. But maybe I actually took MS too much at their word as to the initial impact Kinect would have.
Anyway, like Move I'm going to treat the numbers with a grain of salt until more sources emerge and I see how the site settles on a final estimates.
Try to be reasonable... its easier than you think...
