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Microsoft has announced that it has sold its10 millionth Kinect device. Even more, in the same announcement the Redmond giant revealed that some 10 million standalone Kinect games have also been sold.
The Kinect is the fastest selling consumer gadgetof all time. The Kinect sold1 million units in 10 days, and8 million in 60. Now with some 10 million units sold, Microsoft has created a brand new product segment in the world of consumer entertainment.
The Guinness World Records crew have certified the fact that the Kinect sold an average of 133,333 units daily for its first 60 days on the market.
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Microsoft recently promised thatmore ‘core’ Kinect gameswere on the way. The Kinect has been a hit with more than just regular consumers, but has also developed alarge hacking community, something that Microsoft has encouraged.
How long until the Kinect has sold another 10 million units? Leave your guess in the comments.
Story byAlex Wilhelm
Alex Wilhelm is a San Francisco-based writer. You can find Alex on Twitter, and on Facebook. You can reach Alex via email at alex@thenextweb(show all)Alex Wilhelm is a San Francisco-based writer. You can find Alex onTwitter,and onFacebook.You can reach Alex via email atalex@thenextweb.com
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