Xbox 360 Outsells PS3 Two-to-One

Microsoft has sent word that the last two weeks have seen the Xbox 360 outsell the PS3 by a margin of two-to-one in the UK.

Information provided by UK games data tracker, Chart-Track, show that the 360 got a 214% sales spike.

If you've been paying attention, you'll have clocked the fact that the two week period in question took in Microsoft's recent price cut, which saw the Arcade model drop to £129.99.

No hard data was provided to show us just how many consoles were sold, however. Nor was the Wii mentioned, making it a reasonably safe assumption that it outsold the 360, even though Microsoft's console can now be bought for £50 less than Nintendo's.

Still, the sales boost hasn't been restricted to Europe, according to Chris Lewis, VP of Microsoft's interactive entertainment business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You have until the end of this sentence to prepare yourself for some corporate BS... “This data shows that the Xbox 360 trajectory continues upwards, and not just in the UK.

"We’ve seen uplift in all countries in Europe and are confident that even at this rate of growth we can keep retail satisfied with a steady supply of consoles throughout the Christmas season. Our commitment to continuously improving and innovating new content, our new high-profile marketing campaign and the fact that we’re now the best-value next-gen console on the market with an entry-level ERP of £129.99 combine to make Xbox 360 the right blend of gaming and wider experiences at the right price to offer unparalleled entertainment for everyone. And these figures prove it.”