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Early sales of new Xbox are sluggish in Japan

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The new Xbox 360 by Microsoft Corp. of the United States has been introduced to a lukewarm reception in Japan. Only about 39 percent of 159,000 units available in stores sold. Microsoft Corp. is challenging Sony Corp.'s very popular Playstation for market share.

Publisher: Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Europe)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
United States, Japan, Xbox 360 (Video game equipment)

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Microsoft, Sony hit console sales targets

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Microsoft Corp. of the United States is leading the competition against Sony Corp. of Japan in the sale of video game counsoles. Both businesses are to announce their earnings at the Consumer Electronics Show, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Author: Guth, Robert A., Wingfield, Nick
Publisher: Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Europe)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
Sales, profits & dividends, Household audio and video equipment, Consumer electronics industry, Company sales and earnings, Sony Corp., Company earnings/profit, SNE, Christmas business, Financial report

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Research in Motion revamps BlackBerry for businesses

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Canadian company Research in Motion Ltd. has introduced BlackBerry 8800, an upgraded personal digital assistant with features like GPS technology. The new BlackBerry is the first in a series of new product launches.

Author: Vascellaro, Jessica E.
Publisher: Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Europe)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
Electronic computers, Product information, Canada, Product enhancement, Personal digital assistants, Research in Motion Ltd., Personal digital assistant, Pocket PC, BlackBerry 8800 (Personal digital assistant)

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Subjects list: United States, Computer software industry, Software industry, Japan, Product introduction, Microsoft Corp., Market share, MSFT, Company market share
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