"Death of Console"? I Think Not, Xbox Exec Says After Xbox One Beats PS4

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"Death of Console"? I Think Not, Xbox Exec Says After Xbox One Beats PS4

Following the announcement last night that Microsoft's Xbox One had outsold Sony's rival PlayStation 4 in the US and UK during November, Xbox executive Phil Spencer spoke out to thank fans for their support and to say console gaming is alive and well.

Phil Spencer        ✔Thanks for the congrats. 18 months ago ??s were "death of console?", seems like consoles are fine, great games and sales for our industry.

November 2014 marked the first time the Xbox One had outsold the PS4 in the US following the release of both platforms in November 2013. Microsoft made some major pricing moves in the US during November,cutting the price to $350 and bundling various free games, including Assassin's Creed Unity.

Xbox One sales in November also no doubt benefited from Black Friday, when various retailers sold the console for $330 compared to $400 for the PS4.

Microsoft has shipped around 10 million Xbox Ones, while Sony has moved about 13.5 million PS4s, meaning there are at least 23.5 million current-generation systems out there today. This number is likely to grow even further after the holiday as shoppers scoop up systems in droves.

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/death-of-console-i-think-not-xbox-exec-says-after-/1100-6424176/