tag:blog.tmcnet.com,2013:/blog/tom-keating//4/tag:blog.tmcnet.com,2008:/blog/tom-keating//4.38309-2013-02-22T21:04:37ZComments for Life Got You Down? Buy a Video Game ConsoleVoIP & Gadgets blog - Latest news in VoIP & gadgets, wireless, mobile phones, reviews, & opinionsMovable Type 4.38tag:blog.tmcnet.com,2008:/blog/tom-keating//4.383092008-11-14T03:22:22Z2008-11-14T01:32:06ZLife Got You Down? Buy a Video Game Console Despite a worsening economy, all three current-generation video game consoles had better U.S. sales in October than they did a year ago, according to the latest figures from The NPD Group. And both Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii...Randy Savickyhttp://www.strategypluscommunications.com Despite a worsening economy, all three current-generation video game consoles had better U.S. sales in October than they did a year ago, according to the latest figures from The NPD Group.
And both Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii sold more units in October, a four-week reporting period, than in September, a five-week period. Wowwee!
Also the worst of the economic bad news had yet to hit in September.
Sony, however, saw month-over-month PlayStation 3 sales decline, while sales of its previous generation (and less expensive) PlayStation 2 remained strong. Also, the PS3 saw the strongest year-over-year sales increase in October.
Nintendo was again the market leader, even though Microsoft cut prices on its Xbox 360 line in September, making its low-end model the least-expensive console on the market.
(Can you blame them for that seemingly pro-MS plug ...)]]>
tag:blog.tmcnet.com,2008:/blog/tom-keating//4.38309-comment:40643Comment from mgoode on 2008-11-17mgoode
I always say "when life's got you down, get a new cell phone." Right now I have my sights set on the Motorola Krave. I have been a huge fan of this phone ever since I started working with Motorola. I'm especially fond of the 2 MP camera, blue tooth and full touch screen display. Has anyone else seen the specs sheet online? (motorola.com/krave) It's definitely my bet right now.]]>
2008-11-17T21:56:41Ztag:blog.tmcnet.com,2008:/blog/tom-keating//4.38309-comment:42371Comment from jeff(thegametalk.com) on 2009-01-28jeff(thegametalk.com)http://www.thegametalk.com/
Good video game.]]>
2009-01-28T12:25:02Ztag:blog.tmcnet.com,2008:/blog/tom-keating//4.38309-comment:44047Comment from Eric Lam on 2009-04-18Eric Lamhttp://www.1gameconsole.com
Xbox360 is good selling on UK USA and other euro area,but in the japan is not better. I want microsoft can make more pressure to sony and Nintendo in japan area
Despite a worsening economy, all three current-generation video game consoles had better U.S. sales in October than they did a year ago, according to the latest figures from The NPD Group.