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Analyst believes Xbox 360 was the big Black Friday winner in the US

Analyst Doug Creutz believes Xbox 360 was the star performer in the US video games market in November.

DiRtY4167d ago

1.3 million consoles in just one month in the US only for a 7 year old console is just impressive.

I don't think this has been done before.

guitarded774167d ago

It is very impressive... interesting to see how many people are just getting into this generation, buying a 2nd XBOX or getting an alternate console to game on. Whichever console people bought, they will have a deep library of titles to play. Even Wii U will have a deep library if you include all the Wii, WiiWare and Virtual Console titles.

shutUpAndTakeMyMoney4167d ago (Edited 4167d ago )

Is it just me or is the extreme focus on the US is annoying? Who cares about world wide sales right?

Doesn't matter 360 will still probably be 3rd place at the end of the day.

Agheil4167d ago

I agree in the hype for US sales when it comes to the Xbox, but read the title friend "Black Friday". Doesn't really happen in a lot of places you get me.

Dms20124167d ago

Then submit a story about worldwide sales, problem solved.

AAWELLS094167d ago

Why do even care? It seems a little childish to care right?

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TheTwelve4166d ago

Xbox is 3rd place probably as I as type this.

TheBatman_Fanatic4166d ago

That's why people think the 360 is outselling the PS3 worldwide....

rainslacker4166d ago

Because that's an impressive number regardless of location?

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SilentNegotiator4167d ago (Edited 4167d ago )

US consumerist holiday.
US's favorite console.

Is it a mystery or something? Should I ring Mr. Sherlock?

SilentNegotiator4166d ago

I understand why some people would disagree.....I said "Mr. Sherlock" when his last name is "Holmes"

I sincerely apologize :(
lol

MsmackyM4167d ago

I would like to see how many households added the Xbox. I know it's only anecdotal but everytime I hear someone getting one this late in the cycle its a replacement. Which is undetstandable since they are tied to the system with game libraries and friends.

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nrvalleytime4167d ago

Well, contextually, yes - the 360 sold the most consoles on Black Friday.

But saying there's a big win to be had on that particular day is like arguing the final shot in a war matters if no one gets hit by it. Sales of IPs and preparation for next-generation technology are already supremely important, and we'll only get the full picture of how important Black Friday was this year months from now.

Neonridr4167d ago

It would have been more interesting say Nintendo had an unlimited supply of Wii U's available for purchase. But regardless, Microsoft made out like bandits for sure.

Conan-O-Brady4167d ago (Edited 4167d ago )

It wouldn't have made a big difference. Wii U's are still sitting on store shelves in my area and a quick search on the web shows they're plentiful at other locales. I think that a 3 month earlier launch would've helped. You'd be surprised how many people still aren't aware that Nintendo just launched a new console....

Neonridr4166d ago

yeah, in my area it's the complete opposite. They are pretty hard to find. If you are willing to settle for a basic model then yes, you can find them. But the Deluxe is a ghost around me.

OC_MurphysLaw4167d ago

My big take away from the holiday / black friday sales was the industry had a relatively "healthy" hardware month for the first time in about 10+ months.

WeAreLegion4167d ago

Agreed. This is wonderful for the industry, despite year-on-year decline.

MadMen4167d ago

There is no "believing"

It was, fact.

WeAreLegion4167d ago

YOU. DON'T. SAY?!?!?!?!

It's the 360. It's the US.

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Good list..hoped to see Street Fighter 5 there..and it is.

Vits1d 14h ago (Edited 1d 14h ago )

Sea of Thieves... I'm not disagreeing that the game has improved in terms of content. But I feel that the most significant change between now and its release is actually the public perception. Nowadays, most people are aware that the game is a multiplayer PvP-focused experience first and foremost, and not "Black Flag made by Rare". Consequently, people dismissing the whole experience because the single-player aspect is lacking or the story is plain are much less common.

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Every game in the last 2 decades...

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gunnerforlife14h ago

I don't know, I got it abit late, and struggled for a few days, and then all of a sudden it just got good!!

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