February 13, 2009

Nintendo's formidable Q4 2008 performance - especially in Western territories - drove the games market to a record high with $30.5bn in consumer spending on games alone. Microsoft's 360 strategy for Europe can be considered a success, as the platform sold strongly compared to 2007 in PlayStation-dominated continental territories, while Sony's focus on divisional profitability resulted in a modest Q4 as the PS3 was left exposed on price.

Tables and charts included:

• US/Pal/Japan games software sales value ($m)
• Hardware sell-through (world
• m units)
• US/Pal/Japan TV console sales value comparion ($m)
• US/Pal/Japan handheld console software sales value ($m)

Pages: 9

Tables & charts: 4

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