360 increases lead over PS3

Most successful November for Xbox 360 in the US with 'record games, console sales and online momentum'.

Microsoft has announced that according to official sales figures released by the NPD Group the Xbox 360 sold more units than the PS3 and PS2 combined during the month of November in the US.

The Xbox 360 sold 836,000 units during November and widened its installed base lead over the PS3. Microsoft states that the console "continues to sell at record levels this holiday season, registering the biggest Black Friday and most successful November in its history".

Microsoft also notes that the Xbox 360 outperformed the PS3 on total software sales for November at $408 million, thanks to "the best and broadest games line up". Gears of War 2 sold 1.6 million units during November, followed closely by Call of Duty: World at War (1.41 million units). Microsoft also revealed Fable II sold 184,000 units in November, bringing its life to date sales to 974,000 units in the US.

Xbox LIVE "continues to outpace both competitors with more than 14 million active members online worldwide", although Sony claims to have 15 million PSN members.

Microsoft notes that ever day more than 1.5 million transactions and nearly 4 million game sessions take place on Xbox LIVE.

"We've created the optimal line-up of experiences this holiday season for families seeking lasting entertainment value, particularly during rough economic times in the U.S. and abroad," said Don Mattrick, senior vice president of the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft. "We have the largest library of games, TV and movie content and the most expansive and rewarding social experiences. We're confident Xbox 360 will continue to drive record sales around the world this holiday and beyond."