Microsoft is finally ready to announce some official sales numbers for their much hyped Kinect camera system. In just 10 days on the market, Kinect sold through a million units worldwide, and Microsoft maintains that Kinect is still on pace to hit 5 million sold by the end of the year.
“We are appreciative of the response we have seen from consumers that has culminated in sales of more than 1 million units in the first 10 days on the market for Kinect for Xbox 360,” said Don Mattrick, president of the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft. “This is a great start to the holiday season, and we will continue to work with our retailer partners to keep pace with high demand and deliver against our plan to sell more than 5 million Kinect sensors worldwide by the end of this year.”
“We have seen tremendous excitement from customers for Kinect for Xbox 360,” said Chris Homeister, senior vice president and general manager of the home entertainment group at Best Buy. “There were lines of customers at our stores all over the country on the night of the Kinect launch, and thousands more are trying it for themselves in our stores every day. It’s no surprise Microsoft has already surpassed 1 million units sold, and we expect Kinect to be one of the must-have gifts at Best Buy this holiday.”
Kinect is just getting started. It's about to launch in Asia (Nov. 18) and Japan (Nov. 20). Microsoft said that "by this holiday, controller-free games and entertainment will reach more than 60,000 retailers in 38 countries with up to 17 Kinect games available."
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November 15, 2010
Consider this console generation extended.
November 15, 2010
Its a really really good time. Dance Central my kids have not been able to stop playing. About a couple hours if not more a day they put into that game. My 11 year old already beat kinectimals and loves it!
My wife and I enjoy the Kinect Adventures, especially the ball kicking one and the space themed bubble popping game. Its a good time and I wish MS well :)