Xbox 360 Again Claims a Lead Over PS3 in Europe

Microsoft has reiterated that it has sold more Xbox 360s in Europe than Sony has sold PlayStation 3s, in comments made by the vice president of the EMEA region, Chris Lewis. Speaking with GamesIndustry.biz, Lewis pointed to numerous sources that put the 360 ahead by "approximately 1 million units" throughout not just Europe, but also the Middle East and Africa, as well. It's worth noting that the 360 was released throughout most of Europe in November 2005, while the PS3 didn't make it to market in the region until March 2007. Also keep in mind that Sony typically refers to numbers in the PAL region -- which would also include New Zealand and Australia. Lewis did however mention that Microsoft is "highly respectful" of its competitors and doesn't mean to gloat. "It's not about us necessarily fixating on Sony -- we like a target to run at, and a barometer of success, and we see Sony most closely aligned to our own platform," ... (link)