http://palgn.com.au/xbox-360/14867/101-million-hours-clocked-on-xbox-live-in-2009/
Microsoft has proudly announced today that 101 million hours have been clocked on Xbox Live during the 2009 financial year, all thanks to the 400,000 Xbox Live users in Australia and New Zealand alone.
The number of consoles connected to Xbox Live increased by 73% and the Xbox 360 itself experienced a sales growth of 83%, downloads increased by 39% with over 6.4 million downloads of free game demos.
“The July toy sales offered by the major retailers give cash-strapped families a great opportunity to plan their Christmas spending well ahead of time,” commented David McLean, Head of Microsoft Entertainment. “During the July sales retailers offer consumers layby which reaches into the Christmas period meaning now is an ideal time to make a smart purchase that doesn’t hit the hip pocket all in one go.
“Before Christmas, Xbox 360 users will have access to high definition movies-on-demand, Facebook, Twitter and a host of other features through our console. This will give families even greater freedom to share, socialise and interact online, as some of the world’s largest social networks move from the PC to the TV, and into the heart of the family living space” McLean concluded.
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