Bloomberg claims to have gleaned from its sources that Microsoft’s roadmap for next generation console puts its release window, in and around Thanksgiving next year. The console may make its debut at E3 in June, or Microsoft may decide to have an exclusive launch event. It’s been well over five years since the launch of Xbox 360, and according to NPD numbers, the loss of interest is reflected in the sales numbers.
NPD says that retail sales of games, consoles, and accessories collectively raked in $755.5 million, in October. This is 25% less than the collection made in the same period last year. Microsoft, still leading the pack in US, sold through 750,000 Xbox 360 over the week around Thanksgiving.