Microsoft Extends Xbox 360 Warranty to Three Years Addressing Red Ring of Death Crisis
Microsoft extended Xbox 360 warranties to three years on July 5, 2007, addressing widespread Red Ring of Death hardware failures that plagued
PlayStation 3 Finally Launches in Europe After Five-Month Delay
Sony launched PlayStation 3 in Europe and Australia on March 23, 2007, nearly five months after North American release, allowing Xbox 360
2006 Console War Results: Wii Sells 3.5M Units While PS3 Manages Only 1.2M
Nintendo’s Wii sold 3.5 million units globally by year-end 2006 while PlayStation 3 managed only 1.2 million, establishing Nintendo’s motion-controlled console as
Nintendo Wii Launches in Japan Introducing Motion Controls to Mainstream Gaming
Nintendo launched Wii in Japan on December 2, 2006, introducing motion-controlled gaming to mainstream audiences with innovative Wii Remote controllers and $250
PlayStation 3 Launch Sales Miss Targets With Only 600,000 Units Sold Worldwide
Sony announced disappointing first-week PlayStation 3 sales reaching only 600,000 units across Japan and North America combined, falling significantly short of the
Nintendo Wii North America Launch Sells Out 600000 Units Within Days
Nintendo launched Wii in North America on November 19, 2006, three days after Japan, delivering 600,000 units that sold out within days
Nintendo Wii Launches With Motion Controls and $250 Price Targeting Casual Gamers
Nintendo launched the Wii on November 19, 2006, introducing motion-controlled gaming to mainstream audiences with a $250 price point that undercut competitors
Sony Launches PlayStation 3 in North America at Premium 599 Price Point
Sony Computer Entertainment launched PlayStation 3 in North America on November 17, 2006, with ambitious $599 price point reflecting Cell processor technology,