Microsoft just sent word that Xbox 360 sold through a whopping 1.7 million units in December and was the number one selling console in the US during 2011.
In fact, Microsoft said that 360 ended 2011 by outselling the second place console by more than 2.7 million units. Microsoft added, that "the strong December capped an impressive year during which Xbox 360 was the fastest-growing console. It also captured 49 percent of consumer retail spending, with an industry-leading $6.7 billion in sales in the U.S. for the calendar year—more than $2.1 billion on consoles and $4.6 billion on games and accessories."
Microsoft also noted that December was the tenth consecutive month Xbox 360 has held more than 40 percent of the current-generation console market share, and it was the twelfth straight month Xbox 360 was the top-selling console in the U.S.
This news comes closely after the CES report that Microsoft has now sold 66 million Xbox 360 units worldwide, along with 18 million Kinects.
