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Xbox One has sold 3 million units

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I know, I know, you just want a local Xbox One release date. We all do. But why should Microsoft worry about penetrating our market just yet – they’ve already sold 3 million units worldwide (in the select launch countries). That’s a lot.

In a media note, Yusuf Mehdi announced that by the end of 2013, the Xbox One had sold through 3 million units:

It’s been incredible to see Xbox One selling at a record-setting pace for Xbox, and we were honored to see Xbox One become the fastest-selling console in the U.S. during our launch month in November. Since our launch, demand for Xbox One has been strong, selling out throughout the holidays at most retailers worldwide. We are continuing to work hard to deliver additional consoles to retailers as fast as possible.

We can expect more information on 23 January when Microsoft announces the company’s earnings. Those are a lot of units moving for the Xbox One, and definitely shows a lot of interest in the console. Last we heard from Sony was at the beginning of December when they announced that the PS4 had sold 2.1 million units. I’m sure we’ll get an update on Playstation sales soon as the tit-for-tat continues.

These sales figures are really rather impressive. People may say that our economies have crashed and people can’t afford such high end electronics, but the reality is that they’re selling faster than Sony or Microsoft can make them. I suppose they aren’t so expensive when you consider inflation, plus people are used to shelling out similar amounts of cash for iPads and smartphones.

Last Updated: January 7, 2014

12 Comments

  1. Alien Emperor Trevor

    January 7, 2014 at 13:13

    Technically they can’t sell out worldwide because it’s not released worldwide.

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    • Hammersteyn

      January 7, 2014 at 13:25

      LOL, cut them some slack, 13 out of 196 countries isn’t that bad.

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      • Alien Emperor Trevor

        January 7, 2014 at 13:30

        Maybe they’ll sell another 3 mil when they release it in the other 183 😉

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  2. Martin du preez

    January 7, 2014 at 13:30

    Impressive must say. I wonder on what total DRM will be switched on again?

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    • Pieter Kruger

      January 7, 2014 at 15:04

      2013 phoned……

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  3. Lardus-Resident Perve

    January 7, 2014 at 13:37

    Lol, penetrating 😛
    Seriously good sales figures for them though

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    • Her Highness the Hipster

      January 7, 2014 at 14:05

      trusted you to pick that one up 🙂

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      • Lardus-Resident Perve

        January 7, 2014 at 14:14

        This is what I pictured when I read it:

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  4. VampyricSquirrel Monk

    January 7, 2014 at 14:22

    3 million units? not bad… would be better if they released it to the rest of the world… lazy buggers!

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  5. Marigold

    January 7, 2014 at 16:41

    I find this so hard to believe. I know Microsoft wouldn’t lie because their shareholders would murder them, but I find it very hard to believe them.

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  6. ZoLDog

    January 7, 2014 at 21:38

    I am one of the fortunate ones to both have a xbox one and PS4 thanks to my gamer crazed brother that lives with me and he has fallen in love with the PS and me the xbox… Only thing is the new remote fells cramped but I reckon other then that its worth the wait… 2 cents for the day… enjoy

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  7. Brian Murphy

    January 8, 2014 at 04:13

    “I’m sure we’ll get an update on Playstation sales soon as the tit-for-tat continues.”

    4.2 million as of Dec 28th lol, the announcement came out earlier.

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