Microsoft’s eighth generation video game console, Xbox One has achieved “the biggest launch in Xbox history”, with more than 1 million units sold across the globe in less than 24 hours.
Xbox One is now sold out at most retailers and the firm is “working to replenish stock as fast as possible to meet the unprecedented demand from our customers,” making the software giant’s new console it’s largest hardware release to date.
“The team is excited to confirm the launch of Xbox One was the biggest launch in Xbox history, with more than one million consoles sold through worldwide in less than 24 hours – surpassing day one Xbox 360 sales and setting a new record for Microsoft,” said the firm.
“We are humbled and grateful for the excitement of Xbox fans around the world,” said Yusuf Mehdi, CVP of marketing and strategy. “Seeing thousands of excited fans lined up to get their Xbox One and their love for gaming was truly a special moment for everyone on the Xbox team.
We are working hard to create more Xbox One consoles and look forward to fulfilling holiday gift wishes this season.”
Microsoft also released the last 24 hours Xbox One gameplay figures:
- Over 60 million zombies have been killed in Dead Rising 3
- Over 3.6 million miles were driven in Forza Motorsport 5
- Over 7.1 million combos were pulled off in Killer Instinct
- Over 8.5 million enemies have been defeated in Ryse: Son of Rome
- Over 43.3 million Fit Points were earned in Xbox Fitness
Xbox One launched in 13 markets on November 22, 2013. It will release in Japan and the remaining European markets in 2014.
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Microsoft sells more than 1 million xbox one console in less than 24 hours in 13 countries and Sony sold more than 1 million PS4 within 24 hours in north and south America. The difference