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Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo spin NPD numbers. We investigate
http://arstechnica.com/ journals/ thumbs.ars/ 2008/ 04/ 18/ sony-microsoft-and-nintend...
Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo spin NPD numbers. We investigate By Ben Kuchera | Published: April 18, 2008 - 01:02PM CT When the NPD Group sends over its numbers for console and software sales every month, every console manufacturer follows almost instantly with its reaction to the numbers. If you read these announcements, it seems like every month had three winners, as Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft all argue for why they came out on top. Today, let's take a look at what the numbers say, and how each company reacted. Sony Sample quote: PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3â¢) continued the strong momentum with 257,120 units sold in March.
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NPD Numbers and PR Spin
http://hardocp.com/news.html?news=MzE4ODEsLCxoZW50aHVzaWFzdC...NPD Numbers and PR Spin So the numbers for console sales came out this week, and every manufacturer is claiming a victory. The write up at Ars is the most succinct, so I will let you guys look at those numbers. Sony is growing, Microsoft has Grand Theft
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