Xbox One ended 2014 with an unprecedented holiday season, becoming the best-selling console in the U.S. in November and December according to the NPD. The weekly average sales during these months outpaced Xbox 360 by 50 percent at the same point in its lifecycle.To kick off 2015, Microsoft has a new offer for those looking forward to picking up an Xbox One for themselves.
“Building off a record-setting holiday, we are excited to announce a new promotion in which fans in the U.S. can buy an Xbox One at a special price of $349, starting tomorrow, January 16, from their preferred retailer,” said Mike Nichols, Corporate Vice President of Marketing for Xbox. “We are thankful for all the excitement for Xbox One this holiday and proud to offer more fans the amazing games lineup, Xbox Live gaming community, and continual innovation that Xbox One fans have come to enjoy.”
Thanks to a strong, diverse portfolio of titles, Xbox One sold more games throughout November and December in the U.S. than any other current-generation platform, with Xbox-exclusive titles receiving eight Game of the Year Awards and 67 nominations from the media. Also this holiday, Xbox 360 became the best-selling seventh generation console of all time in the U.S. according to NPD stats. On the strength of Xbox One, Xbox 360, and a strong games lineup, fans spent more time playing Xbox this holiday than ever before.
Looking ahead, Microsoft has only just begun to share their 2015 lineup. The fan reaction to theHalo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta as there have been 18 million games to date. You also can forget their recent announcement of Forza Motorsport 6 either. Exciting exclusives and blockbuster titles like Rise of the Tomb Raider, Evolve, Screamride, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Ori and the Blind Forest, Battlefield Hardline, and many more surprises ensure Microsoft has something for everyone in 2015.