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Xbox 360 had its biggest Year ever says Microsoft
I4U News — ... New Year’s Day, Xbox LIVE experienced its busiest week ever, with a record of more than 1.5 million concurrent members online. Xbox 360 is experiencing record-setting sales around the globe, particularly in Japan and Europe, nearly doubling market share in these key territories. In Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) specifically, Xbox 360 has now sold more than 8 million units, extending its lead over the PS3 by more than 1 million units. Sales numbers via this Microsoft announcement . Microsoft did everything right in 2008 in regards to the Xbox 360. The new NXE ...

Microsoft records biggest year ever for Xbox
TG Daily - All News — ... of tough economic conditions," said Don Mattrick, senior vice president of Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business. "Worldwide, a record number of players flocked to our broadest games and entertainment lineup ever, while the New Xbox Experience thrilled millions of fans by making our console even more engaging. And yet, we’ve only provided a glimpse into the new world of interactive entertainment that we’re imagining. The best of Xbox 360 is yet to come." See the Microsoft press release . busy

Microsoft: We're Kicking Sony's Rear In Europe And Middle East, Too (MSFT)
Silicon Alley Insider — Microsoft (MSFT) is now bragging that the Xbox 360's lead over the Sony (SNE) Playstation is over 8 million units worldwide. That the Xbox is trouncing the PS3 in the US is an old story by now, but if Microsoft is to be believed, their console is doing better and better overseas as well: Xbox 360 is experiencing record-setting sales around the globe, particularly in Japan and Europe, nearly doubling market share in these key territories. In Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) specifically, Xbox 360 has now sold more than 8 million units, ...

Microsoft’s oddly worded presser trumpeting record Xbox 360 sales
CrunchGear — Breaking news: Microsoft sold a number of Xbox 360s in 2008. Good for Redmond. Much more interesting, I think, than any “rah-rah-look-how-great-we-are” claptrap, is examining Microsoft’s press release, wherein it explains What’s What. (Hi-res version here.) • “Tough economy.” The worldwide economy didn’t really collapse until Lehman Brothers failed in September. Spectacularly, I might add. So to preface all these numbers with, “well, it was a tough year for everyone” seems fishy to me. • “Gaming industry.” ...