Microsoft sells 10 million Kinects: fastest-selling consumer electronic device

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Microsoft has announced that it has sold 10 million units of its Kinect motion controller. At the same time, Guinness World Records has officially named Kinect for Xbox 360 the "fastest-selling consumer electronics device." Microsoft sold an average of 133,333 Kinect units per day for a total of 8 million units in its first 60 days between November 4, 2010 and January 3, 2011.

"The sales figures here speak for themselves," Gaz Deaves, Gaming Editor for Guinness World Records, said in a statement. "According to independent research, no other consumer electronics device sold faster within a 60-day time span, which is an incredible achievement considering the strength of the sector."

Microsoft also took the opportunity to outline a little bit more on what to expect from the Kinect this spring (most of this has already been announced, it's mainly just a summary):

  • Kinect-enabled Netflix and Hulu Plus: Xbox LIVE is the world's leading social entertainment network with 30 million active members across 35 countries. Starting this spring, you will be able to use hand gestures and their voice to control Netflix on Xbox LIVE. Also this spring, Hulu Plus, which offers full current and back seasons of hit TV shows from ABC, Comedy Central, FOX, NBC, MTV, and more, in HD, will join other world-class partners on Xbox LIVE including ESPN, Netflix, Zune, Last.fm, Sky, Canal+ and FOXTEL. Xbox is the only place to enjoy controller-free entertainment with thousands of live and on demand sports, tens of thousands of movies and TV shows in 1080p streaming, and millions of songs -- all on the biggest screen in your home.
  • Avatar Kinect: Also coming this year, Avatar Kinect is a new social entertainment experience on Xbox LIVE that brings your avatar to life. Using the power of Kinect, control your avatar's movements and expressions. When you smile, frown, nod, or speak, your avatar will do the same. With Avatar Kinect, you can hang out with up to seven friends in a variety of creative themed environments and capture animated videos that you can share via Facebook. Whether friends getting together to socialize, social networkers looking for new ways to speak to their community or just fun reenacting your favorite movie lines, Avatar Kinect opens up a whole new world of creativity and social interactivity.
  • Body and Brain Connection (NAMCO BANDAI Games): Developed under the supervision of renowned Japanese neuroscientist Dr. Ryuta Kawashima, Body and Brain Connection challenges players of all ages to exercise both their minds and bodies with fun, fast-paced mini-games ranging from math, logic, and memory to reflex and physical-orientation exercises using the full-motion capabilities of Kinect. Body and Brain Connection is now available for Xbox 360.
  • Michael Jackson The Experience (Ubisoft): Featuring songs from Michael Jackson's extensive catalogue, as well as an array of his signature, awe-inspiring dance moves, Michael Jackson The Experience is the ultimate interactive game that enables players to be the star of the show, with no controllers or microphones required. Michael Jackson The Experience will be available for Xbox 360 beginning April 12.
  • The Gunstringer (Twisted Pixel Games): From the developers that brought you award-winning hits like Splosion Man and The Maw comes an all-new Kinect-exclusive title, The Gunstringer for Xbox LIVE Arcade. Take control of an undead marionette in an epic Wild West stage production that requires your puppeteering and quick draw shooting skills to exact revenge on the Gunstringer's enemies, all controller-free. The Gunstringer will be available on Xbox LIVE Arcade this spring.
  • Kung Fu Panda 2 video game (THQ): Po the Panda is back and ready for another epic, action-packed adventure in the Kung Fu Panda 2 video game. The kung fu action is taken to a whole new level with the addition of Kinect as players pick up where the movie sequel leaves off, helping Po and the Furious Five use full-body kung fu moves to save kung fu forever. The Kung Fu Panda 2 video game will be available on Kinect for Xbox 360 this May in line with the theatrical release.
  • Carnival Games: Monkey See, Monkey Do (2K Play): The Carnival Games series is back with exciting new ways to play! Available exclusively for Kinect on April 12, this full-body experience features 20 new family-friendly games and attractions that bring the midway to life, including Alley Ball, Shark Tank, and a Monkey Barker dance-off, as well as interactive prizes and surprises!
  • Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment): Available this fall, kids and parents will embark on an uplifting and funny family adventure exclusively on Kinect. Join Cookie Monster, Elmo, and other Sesame Street characters as they explore a living storybook titled "Once Upon a Monster." Meet zany new monster friends, help them solve their problems, forge friendships, and learn important life lessons along the way.

Four months ago, Microsoft shared that the Kinect had sold 1 million units in 10 days. Later, the company revealed it had sold 2.5 million units in 25 days. Then it announced that it had sold 8 million units in 60 days. Now we're at 10 million. Shall we take bets for how long it will take to reach 20 million?

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I went to my favorite electronics store yesterday and saw the consoles section the Kinect was all alone, it was even depressing considering that theres always people dancing Poker Face, maybe the paranoia is over? who knows but those games are boring for me because they are rather "monkey see monkey do" since the potential of the Kinect has not yet been archived.
 
They'll sell the next 10 mil units more quickly if pron industry has its way, but I agree with Cota, about 'potential' issues of the device for now.
 
"Xbox LIVE is the world's leading social entertainment network with 30 million active members across 35 countries."

ummm, what about Facebook?
 
killeriii said:
"Xbox LIVE is the world's leading social entertainment network with 30 million active members across 35 countries."

ummm, what about Facebook?

Entertainment-network.....doubt faceroll can be put in that category...yet...

...but i do find it entertaning thinking of the mindless mass that is submitted by faceroll every day :p
 
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