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Carl on 19 April 2013
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sales2099 said:
Thank god neutral vgchartz posters can correct PS fan propaganda alongside 360 gamers.

I salute you Jallard and Benvtrigger


Gee thanks, sales2099.

naruball said:
sales2099 said:
Haters gonna hate. Numbers speak for themselves.


Ugh! If numbers speak for themselves, then why does 360 do extremely well in America and the Uk and not so well in many (not most,many) other places? How can 360 sell well in the us and bad (?) in Spain? What do the numbers say in each case?

Key market penetration and past loyalties.

Microsoft have put an ~80% focus on leading in the Western markets. Mainly English speaking countries. Its worked for them in a pretty big way. The other added focus on markets primarily dominated by Sony and Nintendo (mainland Europe and Japan) have worked out well enough too, as can be seen by the 360's huge gains there over last generation.

In Europe, the Xbox 360 has sold over 23 Million units. The original Xbox sold 7.17 Million units. The 360 has sold over 3 times as many units in Europe as the original Xbox had sold.

In Japan, the Xbox 360 has sold 1.64 Million units. The original Xbox sold 530,000 units. The 360 has sold over 3 times as many units in Japan as the original Xbox had sold.

In North America, the Xbox 360 has sold 42.7 Million units. The original Xbox sold 15.7 Million units.. By the end of the generation, the 360 will have sold 3 times as many units in North America as the original Xbox sold.

Areas outside of the main 3 markets, the Xbox 360 has sold 7.4 Million units. The original Xbox sold 1.2 Million units. Thats an increase of over 6 times the original Xbox outside of America, Europe and Japan.

Overall, the Xbox 360 has sold 3 times more units than the Xbox. The huge increases havent been exclusive to America and the UK. Its been a worldwide boost. The Xbox brand is now a serious brand in the videogame market. Its maintaining 

The 360 sells "bad" in Spain because it is a Sony dominated market. Its loyal. Sony put a fairly big focus on Spain, Portugal and in general anywhere that speaks Portugese and Spanish. The Kinect impact also wasnt felt as strong in many countries at the time of release. It only supported 3 languages - "English, Japanese and Mexican". Yes. Mexican, not Spanish. I shit you not. The lack of French and German support also really hindered the launch of Kinect in Europe, and as we know Kinect has been key to the 360's success from 2010 onwards.