Microsoft Kinect sales get to 2.5 million in less than a month

When motion-controlled games spring to mind, usually the next thing that follows is the Nintendo Wii console. But it hasn’t been that way for a while, ever since Microsoft’s Kinect motion-sensing video game system was launched last calendar month. Across the country, parents and children alike are pouring into retailers looking to get their hands on a Kinect console that guarantees exciting games and an increased improvement to the Xbox 360 gaming experience.

Still selling after having sold 2.5 million Kinects

Just 25 days after launching the Kinect, Monday, it had been announced by Microsoft that over Black Friday, the business got to 2.5 million Kinects being sold. Before the holidays are over, the business expects that 5 million will have been sold.

“We are thrilled about the consumer response to Kinect,” Don Mattrick who is the president of the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft explained, “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.”

Kinect is sold in 38 countries at more than 60,000 stores.

Microsoft Kinect – how it works

There is no need for hand controllers with the Microsoft Kinect. Your X-Box 360 becomes a voice-activated console with the Kinect. But it does way more than just that. There is also facial recognition in the console. It also does video capturing. It can be used for everything from selecting favorite TV shows to creating digital artwork. Do you love the Xbox Live? Then there is a good chance the Kinect is for you. Using the cameras and microphones, you can have a webcam-like chat with multiple friends at once, enhancing the Xbox Live experience.

Positive Kinect reviews and sales

Since your body is the controller which is as opposed to the Wii and PlayStation Move, the Microsoft Kinect is loved by people. Many believe the motion-sensing console is the next big thing in the world of video games, and Kinect reviews and sales are certainly reflecting that notion.

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Kinect Sales

microsoft.com/presspass/press/2010/nov10/11-29msxboxblackfridaymopr.mspx