Microsoft Xbox Live Subscriptions Reach 250,000, Heavy Use Reported

In less than 60 days, Microsoft has sold 250,000 starter kits for its Xbox Live online gaming service, more than double its original sales expectation. Gamers are spending an average of 2.5 hours per day playing online. Microsoft will launch the Xbox Live service in Japan on January 16, followed by a launch in Europe in mid-March.
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