At 12:01AM on November 22nd 2013, otherwise known as today, the Xbox One went on sale. Less than 24 hours later, Microsoft has announced than over 1 million consoles have been sold. Not only does this surpass sales of the Xbox 360 on day one, but it sets a new record for all of Microsoft. While the Xbox One is now sold at almost every retailer, Microsoft is working hard to replenish the stock to meet the very large demand. There are 22 game’s currently available and 10 of those are exclusive titles. In the past 24 hours more than 60 million zombies have been killed in “Dead Rising 3”, over 3.6 million miles driven in “Forza Motorsport 5″, upwards of 7.1 million combos in “Killer Instinct”, a large 8.5 million enemies defeated in “Ryse: Son of Rome”, and lastly over 43.3 million Fit Points earned in Xbox Fitness. Stay tuned for our full review of the Xbox One coming very soon!
Press Release
Xbox One is Biggest Launch in Xbox History: More
Than One Million Consoles Sold in less than 24
hours
Following a worldwide celebration, Xbox One launched in 13 markets yesterday to great fanfare. 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.
Xbox One is now sold out at most retailers. We are working to replenish stock as fast as possible to meet the unprecedented demand from our customers.
Gamers couldn’t wait to play Xbox One and check out new games like “Forza Motorsport 5,” “Dead Rising 3,” and “Killer Instinct.” In the last 24 hours:
- Over 60 million zombies have been killed in “Dead Rising 3”
- Over 3.6 million miles driven in “Forza Motorsport 5″
- Over 7.1 million combos in “Killer Instinct”
- Over 8.5 million enemies defeated in “Ryse: Son of Rome”
And, fans also found time for some exercise, with over 43.3 million Fit Points earned in Xbox Fitness.
“We are humbled and grateful for the excitement of Xbox fans around the world,” said Yusuf Mehdi, Corporate Vice President of Marketing and Strategy, Xbox. “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.”
The launch of Xbox One unleashed a new era of games and entertainment. Xbox One brings the best games, live TV, Skype, sports, fitness, music and more to one system at the center of the living room, all available at the command of your voice. There are 22 game titles for Xbox One available today, including 10 exclusive titles.
