Kinect 2.5 Million Sold in 25 Days

Not even one month launched, Kinect, motion control system for the Xbox 360 gaming device has recorded the sales figures are pretty fantastic. Microsoft says, Kinect has sold 2.5 million units within 25 days.

That means, about 100 thousand units sold every day Kinect. Microsoft seems increasingly convinced this besutannya game motion controller can meet the target of five million units sold during the holiday season.

Moreover, earlier, Microsoft also has made optimistic. How not, Kinect who was then just a week landed in North America and Europe sales have touched the figure of one million units.

"We were so surprised to find out consumers' response to the Kinect. At present Microsoft is working hard with the retail and manufacturing partners to accelerate the production and shipment Kinect to fill stocks in the market as quickly as possible, meet consumer demand," said president of Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment, Don Mattrick.

Reported by Digital Trends and quoted on Tuesday (30/11/2010), said Microsoft, is currently Kinect already available in more than 60 thousand retailers in 38 countries.

On price, there are several options offered by Microsoft. To purchase Kinect course, the price is priced $ 150. As for Kinect the Xbox 360 bundled with the unit price could be around USD 300 to USD 400

One month, One Million Unit Selling PlayStation Move

The market response to the Sony PlayStation Move very good. Because, just 30 days thrown into the market, this latest motion controller system has sold more than one million units.

At least, this encouraging response, as revealed by electronics giant Sony, occurred in North America and Latin America.

"Demand is very strong retail and we are working hard to meet the stock," said Chief Executive Officer of Sony Computer Entertainment America, Jack Tretton.
In fact, as added Tretton, Sony PS Move to increase production to double in order to meet consumer demand.

detikINET quotation of alert PC Mag, Saturday (23/10/2010), some analysts say mention that launched a new controller system is always risky. The reason, the developers need quite a lot of time in making a game that adds value and in accordance with the new controller.

Noted, currently there are about 24 game titles that have been optimized for PS Move, among them including EyePet, The Fight: Lights Out, Heavy Rain, Killzone 3, Kung Fu Rider, MAG, High Velocity Bowling, Start the Party!, Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition, and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11.

At least, there will be 15 game titles that will be visited again when the market before year-end holiday season arrives.

In America, PS Move bundle sold at USD 99.99, with the PlayStation Eye. Champions Sports has included games in Blu-ray discs, and game demo discs PS Move.

While other bundle options, PS Move that packaged with a new 320GB HDD PS3 priced at USD 399.99 

5 Interesting Facts About Nintendo

As one of the world's oldest gaming companies, Nintendo store a number of interesting facts are rarely known by gamers. Quoted from CVG, on Monday (18/10/2010) These five interesting facts about Nintendo.

1. Nintendo starts with name of company HanafudaNintendo is regarded as one of the oldest gaming companies in the world. Starting in 1889 with the name Hanafuda company, Nintendo started business selling game with game card.

2. Shigeru Miyamoto always use a bicycleOne of the key figures in the success of Nintento is Shigeru Miyamoto. This man had long been working for Nintendo as a Game Director on a number of famous games such as Mario, Donkey Kong and The Legend of Zelda. Although the title as director, but Miyamoto does not have a car and always use a bicycle to go to the office.

3. Mario as 'Jumpman'Mario is the character of the most popular among users of Nintendo. But it turns out before having the official name as Mario, the character known as Jumpman.

4. Gunpei Yokoi's deathYokoi Gunpei name may sound very strange today. But did you know that this is the man who created a handheld game console, the Game Boy. Yokoi died in a car accident, and since it is also the name Game Boy berangusr among gamers.

5. Nintendo was in harmony with SonyCurrently, Nintendo and Sony competing as rakasasa State game from Sakura, but it turns out the two companies had collaborated in the manufacture of the first generation Playstation.