Microsoft announced it has sold 2.5 million Kinect units worldwide in the first 25 days on sale.
Microsoft said it expects to sell a total of 5 million Kinects before the end of this calendar year. Through the first 10 days since its launch on Nov. 4, Kinect sold one million units.
"We are thrilled about the consumer response to Kinect, and are working hard with our retail and manufacturing partners to expedite production and shipments of Kinect to restock shelves as fast as possible to keep up with demand," said Don Mattrick, president of the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft.
"With sales already exceeding two and a half million units in just 25 days, we are on pace to reach our forecast of 5 million units sold to consumers this holiday."
Retailer GameStop recently stated during its earnings call this month Kinect will like suffer from supply shortages during the holiday.
Microsoft clarified saying these reported Kinect sales are sold to customers.
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I'm still saying there will be a massive return of kinects after the holidays.
Microsoft said it expects to sell a total of 5 million Kinects before the end of this calendar year. Through the first 10 days since its launch on Nov. 4, Kinect sold one million units.
"We are thrilled about the consumer response to Kinect, and are working hard with our retail and manufacturing partners to expedite production and shipments of Kinect to restock shelves as fast as possible to keep up with demand," said Don Mattrick, president of the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft.
"With sales already exceeding two and a half million units in just 25 days, we are on pace to reach our forecast of 5 million units sold to consumers this holiday."
Retailer GameStop recently stated during its earnings call this month Kinect will like suffer from supply shortages during the holiday.
Microsoft clarified saying these reported Kinect sales are sold to customers.
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I'm still saying there will be a massive return of kinects after the holidays.