3 Million 360s In 3 Months?

Microsoft is apparently hoping to sell 3 million of its next-gen console in its first three months of life, reports ZDNet. From the article: "'We think through the first 90 days of launch...we expect to have sold 2.75 (million) to 3 million consoles worldwide,' said Bryan Lee, chief financial officer of Microsoft's Home and Entertainment unit. Lee's comments came as part of a speech at the Harris Nesbitt Media & Entertainment Conference in New York. Lee said the prediction should translate to about $1.5 billion in sales of Xbox devices, games and accessories during that period."

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Re:Magical production process

[richie2000]

Because they say they will SELL 3 million consoles, they have not said anything about DELIVERING them. Like the poor Windows Defender guy, you assume that you are dealing with an honest vendor of good repute and fail to realize you're talking about Microsoft. They will happily take your money and only if you're really, really lucky, they'll spare the time to bend you over for a quickie.

In fact, that's the main difference between Microsoft and a pick-pocket; the pick-pocket will bump into you when he steals your wallet, giving you a bit of human touch.

buried alive?

[Colourspace]

"Microsoft plans to launch the console in the California desert" And if it goes anything like Atari's E.T. launch they'll also be burying it there later..