Kinect sells 2.5 Million in first 25 days

Great Numbers so far

Earlier this month we announced that Kinect hit the million mark in 10-days. We got some new numbers to share: With the help of Black Friday last week, Kinect has now sold over 2.5 Million units around the world

http://majornelson.com/archive/2010/11/29/kinect-sells-2-5-million-in-first-25-days.aspx

Discuss

4.5 million by years end.MFDOOM1983

If they get to 4.5 million, I think that will be good. So much for Kinect failing

That's pretty good.

If they get to 4.5 million, I think that will be good. So much for Kinect failing

kenmid

Anyone assuming Kinect would fail in sales needs serious help. Failing in software line-up and utilization of the motion controller is a different story though :P

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If they get to 4.5 million, I think that will be good. So much for Kinect failing

lundy86_4

Anyone assuming Kinect would fail in sales needs serious help. Failing in software line-up and utilization of the motion controller is a different story though :P

way b4 Kinect launch, they're a lot people on these boards saying Kinect will fail

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If they get to 4.5 million, I think that will be good. So much for Kinect failing

lundy86_4

Anyone assuming Kinect would fail in sales needs serious help. Failing in software line-up and utilization of the motion controller is a different story though :P

I'm honestly pretty surprised that they've made their 100k/day sale rate.

Still, judging by the stacks of Kinects still available at big box stores, they might not make their 5 million units by 2011 goal.

That is VERY impressive. But my question is: How many people have already felt that they got their money's worth by now? And how buyers are still waiting to get their money's worth? I mean we're talking $150 peripheral. Surely, not everyone could have felt they got their money's worth already.wiifan001

if you look at comsumer reviews amazon, newegg, bestbuy reviews, most people seem to enjoy their purchase of Kinect. I know 150 is a lot of money, but what for your getting I think its worth it. The Rock Band and Gutiar Hero sold at 150 when they were launch. Which one do you think has the better value.

way b4 Kinect launch, they're a lot people on these boards saying Kinect will fail

kenmid

Yup, naturally. MS marketed well and released at a pretty good time (close to Thanksgiving and Christmas).

It seems to have tons of support from the mod community and the initial launch line-up featured some good games. I'm interested in those announced Japanese "core" games.MFDOOM1983

The mod community has done some really cool stuff. I actually really enjoyed Kinect Sports, but i'll wait to see what games are offered further down the road before I buy one.

oh wait, it's the guy that said they sold 42 million 360's, then Sony said they sold 41 million PS3, and then this guy 'corrected' the mistake and posted 45 million 360 units. :lol:

Kinect a success? No way, but all the haters in SW were saying it was gonna fail. What happened?

Its on pace for 4.5 - 5 million before the end of the year.

After spending $500 million on convincing people to buy that gimmick, it would be embarrassing if it didn't sell millions.

After spending $500 million on convincing people to buy that gimmick, it would be embarrassing if it didn't sell millions.

AnnoyedDragon

Can you honestly said that you see that many Kinect commericals? the only ones I really see is the Burger King commerical, I see more Move commericals then I see Kincent.

I'm curious if it will push hardware sales, and if MS will reach its goal of 5M before the year's end.IronBass

*Shakes head* I wonder how many copies Motion Sports sold. biggest_loser

Hopefully they picked up Kinect Sports instead.

After spending $500 million on convincing people to buy that gimmick, it would be embarrassing if it didn't sell millions.

AnnoyedDragon

Can you honestly said that you see that many Kinect commericals? the only ones I really see is the Burger King commerical, I see more Move commericals then I see Kincent.

kenmid

I've seen plenty of kinect commercials, including trial systems in the super markets like Tesco.

Regardless, we know they spend $500m just in advertising.

Lol wow and to think just earlier today in another thread i said when the MS numbers roll out watch the damage control about kinects marketing budget lolbigboss5ak

So let me get this straight. Because you predicted something that was pretty obvious, it magically loses all value as a criticism?

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Can you honestly said that you see that many Kinect commericals? the only ones I really see is the Burger King commerical, I see more Move commericals then I see Kincent.

AnnoyedDragon

I've seen plenty of kinect commercials, including trial systems in the super markets like Tesco.

Regardless, we know they spend $500m just in advertising.

actually, we don't know how there spending 500m, it could be over year, it could be over 10 years, we don't know. And I don't know what Tesco is.

actually, we don't know how there spending 500m, it could be over year, it could be over 10 years, we don't know. And I don't know what Tesco is.

kenmid

You're right about the first part, still doesn't change it is a ridiculous sum of money; that could have gone to actual games. In regard to the second part; Tesco is a big UK retailer, think our Wallmart.

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Can you honestly said that you see that many Kinect commericals? the only ones I really see is the Burger King commerical, I see more Move commericals then I see Kincent.

AnnoyedDragon

I've seen plenty of kinect commercials, including trial systems in the super markets like Tesco.

Regardless, we know they spend $500m just in advertising.

Lol wow and to think just earlier today in another thread i said when the MS numbers roll out watch the damage control about kinects marketing budget lolbigboss5ak

So let me get this straight. Because you predicted something that was pretty obvious, it magically loses all value as a criticism?

I dont care for its sales numbers, doesnt change the fact that its rubbish and not made for real gamers.....and yes i have played it

thats not that good. dont think they will reach 5 million by years end

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actually, we don't know how there spending 500m, it could be over year, it could be over 10 years, we don't know. And I don't know what Tesco is.

AnnoyedDragon

You're right about the first part, still doesn't change it is a ridiculous sum of money; that could have gone to actual games. In regard to the second part; Tesco is a big UK retailer, think our Wallmart.

you're right, it's a ridiculous sume of money, I was just saying I don't see that much advertiment.

Im just saying if your (not you directly just haters) are going to say kinect will flop than stick to that. But when it doesn't and your wrong don't bring out the damage control by talking about its marketing budget it just makes you look silly. Its either going to flop or its notbigboss5ak

I don't like the motion sensors being pushed by consoles, any of them. So keep that in mind before suggesting I'm criticising kinect just because it is a Microsoft brand motion sensor.

It is getting my criticism at this particular moment, because they are probably spending more money on marketing Kinect; than they have spent developing every Halo game combined. I consider it a waste of money that could have been invested on consoles actual purpose, games.

[QUOTE="bigboss5ak"]Im just saying if your (not you directly just haters) are going to say kinect will flop than stick to that. But when it doesn't and your wrong don't bring out the damage control by talking about its marketing budget it just makes you look silly. Its either going to flop or its notAnnoyedDragon

I don't like the motion sensors being pushed by consoles, any of them. So keep that in mind before suggesting I'm criticising kinect just because it is a Microsoft brand motion sensor.

It is getting my criticism at this particular moment, because they are probably spending more money on marketing Kinect; than they have spent developing every Halo game combined. I consider it a waste of money that could have been invested on consoles actual purpose, games.

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[QUOTE="kenmid"]

Can you honestly said that you see that many Kinect commericals? the only ones I really see is the Burger King commerical, I see more Move commericals then I see Kincent.

kenmid

I've seen plenty of kinect commercials, including trial systems in the super markets like Tesco.

Regardless, we know they spend $500m just in advertising.

actually, we don't know how there spending 500m, it could be over year, it could be over 10 years, we don't know. And I don't know what Tesco is.

Actually we do - they've already said it was for an 18 month campaign for both Kinect and Window Mobile 7

And that number is with some huge shortages, in fact would have sold double or triple if it was not sold out everywhere

So, if MS can provide stock, will definatly reach 5-10 million sales this holiday

And that 2.5 million is in the 25 days BEFORE the Christmas shopping season which is from black Friday to Christmas eve. Even if they only keep up that pace they will easily make 5 million by years end, I expect them to break that target.

EDIT: It seems the 2.5 million includes black Friday sales so maybe they aren't on track to break 5 million but they will certainly reach it.

The important question here is how many 360 Kinect helped push because the most important issue here is console sale numbers. DarkStraberry

Actually xbox 360 is sold out completly in US Amazon right now, not a single xbox 360 in stock, so my guess is that has helped 360 sell 10x more than it normally would

http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-4GB-Console/dp/B003O6JKLC/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1291059227&sr=1-1

Also Kinect sales are important, since the more gamers own Kinect, the more developers will make games for it

I dont care for its sales numbers, doesnt change the fact that its rubbish and not made for real gamers.....and yes i have played it

dachase

Not that I'm a huge fan of the Kinect, but I always found it a bit ridiculous when people started saying that it wouldn't sell well. My local Bestbuy has both the Kinect and the Move sitting side-by-side for the customers to try out and there's always a line for the Kinect while the Move collects dust. I'm always hearing people in the background saying stuff like "Wait, are you telling me that you don't have to use a controller? I have to get this!" Kinect is simply more appealing to the masses.

Didn't move sell that much as well in the first month? I'm basing this off of the Wikipedia article.hexashadow13

Didn't move sell that much as well in the first month? I'm basing this off of the Wikipedia article.hexashadow13

Move numbers were shipped

Also Kinect was out of stock since launch and sold out everywhere, if MS had 10 million out, would have been sold by now too

Also xbox 360 is sold out everywhere too, it is impossible to find them online in US

[QUOTE="MFDOOM1983"]4.5 million by years end.kenmid

If they get to 4.5 million, I think that will be good. So much for Kinect failing

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[QUOTE="MFDOOM1983"]4.5 million by years end.JohnF111

If they get to 4.5 million, I think that will be good. So much for Kinect failing

[QUOTE="hexashadow13"]Didn't move sell that much as well in the first month? I'm basing this off of the Wikipedia article.AbleFa3

Move numbers were shipped

Also Kinect was out of stock since launch and sold out everywhere, if MS had 10 million out, would have been sold by now too

Also xbox 360 is sold out everywhere too, it is impossible to find them online in US

[QUOTE="hexashadow13"]Didn't move sell that much as well in the first month? I'm basing this off of the Wikipedia article.AbleFa3

Move numbers were shipped

Also Kinect was out of stock since launch and sold out everywhere, if MS had 10 million out, would have been sold by now too

Also xbox 360 is sold out everywhere too, it is impossible to find them online in US

Sorry, I am a kinect fan and everything but that is ridiculous.

All of our local gamestop's/walmarts/bestbuys have maintained stock of Kinect. Microsoft has been shipping them like crazy to make sure they're in stock. Also, it should be noted I am around big cities. Denver-Colorado Springs area.

Even when I picked up my kinect there were huge stacks of them.

The sales are great, but let's not be unrealistic. If there were 10 million at launch atleast 5-6 million of those would be sitting on shelves until Later next year.

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[QUOTE="MFDOOM1983"]4.5 million by years end.JohnF111

If they get to 4.5 million, I think that will be good. So much for Kinect failing

It is the most advanced motion controls on the market by miles, so how does it suck ?

It is also getting 12+ hardcore games in future, made only for Kinect