Microsoft's XBox360 sales crash in August
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| Still, it's entertaining to watch Microsoft get smacked around repeatedly in
| the marketplace outside of desktop operating systems, especially where it has
| to compete more on merit than monopolistic ownership.
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http://blogbeebe.blogspot.com/2007/09/microsofts-xbox360-sales-crash-in.html
Well said. That sums up pretty much the whole situation.
Wii named fastest-selling console in UK history
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| A representative of Nintendo UK has already proudly stated that the Wii is
| being enjoyed by both avid and new gamers of all ages, and that it's also
| achieving a non-stop sales demand during what it claims is a relatively slow
| sales period for video games in the UK.
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http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2007/09/03/wii_chart_track/
Related:
Microsoft: XBox 360 Price Drop Won't Fix Broken Strategy
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| So in the end, it doesn’t matter if the 360 is $50 or even $100 less.
| Ultimately, the price cut will just reveal how niche the system has become.
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| Exactly. Come on, guys. The blogosphere, be it the guys at GigaOM, Chris
| Kohler at Wired Game I Life or myself, have come up with some pretty rational
| approaches for how you can get it together. Unfortunately, however, our
| protestations seem to fall on deaf ears. Best of luck with your "winning
| strategy." I guess you know best.
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http://biz.yahoo.com/seekingalpha/070809/43985_id.html?.v=1
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