(AFX UK Focus) 2010-04-16 00:10 UPDATE 1-US video game sales jump in March, reversing slide
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-04-16 00:10 UPDATE 1-US video game sales jump in March, reversing slide
SAN FRANCISCO, April 15 (Reuters) – Sales of video game gear and software in the United States climbed 6 percent in March, industry tracker NPD said on Thursday, bouncing back somewhat after declining for two straight months. Hardware sales slipped 4 percent in the month, but software sales jumped 10 percent. Nintendo Co Ltd’s Wii was the top-selling home console in the month, selling 557,500 …
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February video game sales decline 15 percent, software and console sales still slow
February video game sales decline 15 percent, software and console sales still slow
SEATTLE – U.S. retail sales of video games declined 15 percent in February, hurt in part by an ongoing decline in sales of music games and lower sales of the Wii system.
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Feb. video game sales drop 15 percent
Feb. video game sales drop 15 percent
SEATTLE — U.S. retail sales of video games declined 15 percent in February, hurt in part by an ongoing decline in sales of music games and lower sales of the Wii system. Americans spent $1.26 billion on video game systems, software and accessories during …
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February video game sales drop 15 percent
February video game sales drop 15 percent
U.S. retail sales of video games declined 15 percent in February, hurt in part by an ongoing decline in sales of music games and lower sales of the Wii system.
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Can PlayStation Move, Natal revive video game sales?
Can PlayStation Move, Natal revive video game sales?
February was a rough month for video game sales. One bright spot: demand for the Sony PS3 and the Microsoft Xbox 360 were up. Will PlayStation Move and Project Natal help?
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BioShock 2 Tops The February NPD Sales Charts
BioShock 2 Tops The February NPD Sales Charts
February’s NPD sales data was released today, with Take Two’s much anticipated BioShock 2 stepping into the top spot in its first month of release. With 562,900 units sold, the 2K Marin’s underwater epic narrowly edged out Nintendo’s New Super Mario Bros. Wii, which moved another 555,600 units, despite having been released in November of last year. Some other non-surprising entries on the chart …
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Video game sales fall again in February
Video game sales fall again in February
Video-game sales decline again in February, as some of the month’s new releases perform relatively weakly.
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NPD: Xbox 360 tops dreary February game sales
NPD: Xbox 360 tops dreary February game sales
Retail sales of video games sank in February, falling 15 percent to $1.26 billion, NPD reported today. Game hardware sales fell 20 percent, software was down 15 percent and accessories were down 1 percent.
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Ahead of the Bell: Video Game Sales
Ahead of the Bell: Video Game Sales
U.S. video game sales could likely show a decline Thursday when the NPD Group releases its February sales figures after the market closes.
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New racing videogames set to rev up sales
New racing videogames set to rev up sales
LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) – Blatant disregard for oncoming traffic and speed limits will get you into serious trouble on the road, but drivers seeking similar thrills can indulge in a fleet of new racing video games due out soon.
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