When Microsoft in 2015 announced the first version of the wireless controller Xbox elite, many asked the same question: “Who is going to spend $ 150 on a gamepad?”. But there were plenty of such people, so it was decided to release a new version of the controller. Debut Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 at a price of 180 US dollars held in November last year. And now you can talk about him as one of the most successful gaming accessories.
According to the latest report of the analytical company NPD Group, in January of this year, a wireless gamepad Xbox Elite Series 2 became the most successful accessory for sales revenue in the United States. In addition, the Microsoft premium controller was noted by another important achievement, which the NPD analyst did not hesitate to tell. Matt Piscatella.
“For the third month in a row, the Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller was the best-selling gaming accessory“said company analyst Matt Piscatella.
“According to the results of three months of sales, he was in fifth place in the list of the fastest-selling accessories in US history [за аналогичное время с момента запуска]“
It is worth emphasizing here that NPD estimates accessories in terms of US dollars. Therefore, the “best-selling” in this case = “generated the largest revenue.”
A list of the five fastest-selling accessories in dollar terms for the first three months of availability in the United States:
- Xbox 360 Kinect bundled with Kinect Adventures
- Xbox 360 Kinect complete with Gunstringer and Fruit Ninja games
- DualShock 4 Wireless Controller (Black Version)
- Wii Remote Controller Included with Motion Plus (Black Version)
- Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller
According to the rating presented above, we can also say that the second version “elite” Microsoft’s gamepad is selling (in US dollars) better than the first. Apparently, the company from Redmond found the right path, and the release of the Xbox Elite Series 3 after a few years does not seem so fantastic.
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