He actually cannot give out specific numbers anymore, as someone iirc reported him sometime ago. He can however give out numbers >150-200-300k

Were those numbers validated by your much loved NPD? NOPE! I have my doubts that the wii sold that much in January.

Higher results for all 3 of the new consoles (except the PS3) were reportedly cited by Microsoft in PR sent to several media outlets, according to the following site: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/304456_wii20ww.html Most likely, they wanted to tout numbers showing the 360 outselling the PS3. Whether the Wii or PS2 outsold the 360 in this data was apparently not an issue for them. Given the continuing unavailability of the Wii, even after a massive restocking of retailers in the US and continuing shipments, I wouldn't be at all surprised if the numbers were relatively accurate or even a bit lower than the official figures. It's been over three months since the console's launch, and the Wii is still sold out everywhere I look - perhaps barring a few highly priced online bundles. Luckily, we should all know the official results shortly. Speculation on January's data can then be laid to rest.

Well, guys, it seems that bunkum was right and most of you didn't believe in him. Heh. I just have a doubt - why the charts of VG Charts and NexGen Wars have a 1,4 million difference about the Xbox 360 numbers (9,28 in one, 10,62 in the other)? Is it about criteria? Even this site Seattle PI said that X360 sold more than 10kk. I'm confused...

What I dont get is why on hell the data isnt public by now and some of the reports continue citing it as "preliminary data " ??

Whats suprising is that the PS3 is still managing to sell 243,554, not too far behind from the 360. Seriously what do people do with a PS3 at this point? I thought I would see more of a difference between 360 and PS3 with strong 360 software sales. thats strange

Sales data reveals Xbox 360 just ahead of PS3 The Nintendo Wii sold 436,000 units in January throughout North America, according to preliminary NPD data. The Xbox 360 sold 294,000 units during the month, with the PlayStation 3 not far behind with 244,000 units sold. The NPD data was released by Microsoft and has not yet been officially confirmed. "Xbox 360 had a fantastic January, and we feel great about our position in the marketplace," said Molly O'Donnell, group manager for Microsoft's entertainment and devices division. Well ,it appears it has been Microsoft who has provided the data .Others say it is "preliminary data " .I will rather wait for the official NPD data .

Can we please ban ppl with 2.5 Megabytes signatures? Request in advance: top per platform with numbers. and Okami God Hand Viva Pinata Very Special request: Okami November.

Sure is about the criteria. Microsoft announced 10.4 million units sold to retail by 31 Dec. NPD tries to count units sold to consumers, and so does vgcharts. There are probably still a lot of 360 on store shelves that couldn't be sold in December. This view is founded by Microsoft's announcement in early January that they had to reduce forecasts for Jan-Jun 07 sales by 2 million units or 44%. They are now aiming to sell 12 million units by June 2007 (to retail, not to consumers), down from their last forecast of 13 to 15 million.

Top software by platform: Xbox 360: 1. Lost Planet: Extreme Condition - Capcom 2. Gears Of War - Microsoft 3. Rainbow Six: Vegas - Ubisoft PlayStation 3: 1. Resistance: Fall Of Man - Sony 2. Madden NFL 07 - Electronic Arts 3. Fight Night Round 3 - Electronic Arts Wii: 1. Warioware: Smooth Moves - Nintendo 2. Zelda: Twilight Princess - Nintendo 3. Rayman Raving Rabbids - Ubisoft PlayStation 2: 1. Guitar Hero 2 w/guitar - Activision 2. Madden NFL 2007 - Electronic Arts 3. WWE Smackdown Vs. RAW 2007 - THQ Gamecube: 1. Zelda: Twilight Princess - Nintendo 2. Naruto: Clash Of Ninja 2 - D3Publisher of America 3. Lego Star Wars II - Lucasarts Handhelds: 1. New Super Mario Bros. - Nintendo (DS) 2. Mario Kart DS - Nintendo (DS) 3. Nintendogs: Dalmatian & Friends - Nintendo (DS)