Microsoft has announced that more than one million Xbox One units were sold less than 24 hours after the new game console’s launch. The Xbox One debuted in thirteen markets on 21 November, including the US, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
“We are humbled and grateful for the excitement of Xbox fans around the world,” said Xbox Marketing and Strategy CVP Yusuf Mehdi. “Seeing thousands of excited fans lined up to get their Xbox One and their love for gaming was truly a special moment for everyone on the Xbox team.”
As reported earlier, the Xbox One game console will be released in Japan and other Asian territories before the end of 2014. Exact dates and pricing have yet to be confirmed by Microsoft.