PreGameLobby - Uh-Oh: Microsoft Cuts Xbox 360 Shipment Estimates

dmiller68 · 01-26-2007, 02:40 PM

The one bit of bad news in Microsoft's otherwise stellar quarterly earnings is that the company cut its shipment forecast for the Xbox 360. Microsoft had previously said it would ship 13 to 15 million Xbox 360 consoles by the end of its fiscal year on June 30, 2007. Now, the company says it expects to ship just 12 million units by that time. Although Microsoft's entertainment division lost money this quarter, revenues hit almost $3 billion on the strength of Xbox 360 console and "Gears of War" game sales. That's a whopping 76 percent jump year over year. Next, Microsoft can cut the Zune shipment estimates from 1 million units to somewhere in the 17-18 range.

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GoatMother · 01-26-2007, 02:45 PM

Not surprised that they have to cut back some.. All the stores I go to seem very stocked with 50+ or more, which was good for the holidays as they didn't lose any potential sales buy not having them in stock. They've already had a pretty impressive 1st year.

Serren · 01-26-2007, 04:09 PM

Yeah, I am thinking the same thing. They need to switch tactics for the long haul battle now. I would bet a price drop will be next before this next xmas.