Why is the Xbox 360 SO popular in the U.S.?

[richardhutnik]

Microsoft carved out the niche as THE console of choice for FPS titles.  Throw in third-person shooters also.  For exclusives shooters, you have Halo and Gears of War.  And the place to place to play them is on the 360.  FPS is popular in USA, so Microsoft gets the nod.