Microsoft announced today its earnings for the first quarter ended September 30, 2014.
While the company chose not to announce specific Xbox One sales, they did reveal that total Xbox console sales (Xbox One and Xbox 360 combined) reached 2.4 million, a growth of 102 percent for the period. Given that the Xbox One launched in 28 new markets during the quarter, it can be assumed that most of these sales were, indeed, Xbox One consoles.
“We are innovating faster, engaging more deeply across the industry, and putting our customers at the center of everything we do, all of which positions Microsoft for future growth,” said Satya Nadella, chief executive officer of Microsoft. “Our teams are delivering on our core focus of reinventing productivity and creating platforms that empower every individual and organization.”
Looking ahead, December's update will be smaller than what Xbox One owners have been used to, with the eagerly awaited screenshot feature not expected to arrive until 2015.
When it was all said and done, Microsoft's total sales for Q1 FY15 were up 25 percent to $23.2 billion, while earnings per share dipped 13 percent to $0.54. Revenue for Microsoft's Devices and Consumer segment (which houses Xbox sales) grew 47 percent to $10.96 billion.
