Microsoft have announced that Kinect has shipped an estimated 2.5 million units of Kinect since it launched worldwide earlier this month. That means means Microsoft are halfway there in terms of the goal to sell 5 million units by the end of the year. Sony announced that Move had shipped similar numbers about a month ago, but analyst Michael Pachter, who spoke with Incgamers isn't convinced by these claims.
"Yes, I think both companies would very much like for consumers to believe that their devices are highly sought after and difficult to obtain. That usually works to spur demand.
"Sony shipped 2.5 million units in the U.S. and Europe, and their sales are nowhere near that level, so I'm not sure how they can reconcile the fact that units shipped far exceed units sold."
"I do think that Microsoft is managing supply a bit better, and keeping standalone Kinect supply tight to make sure that there is a steady supply through Christmas. They have shipped a lot of console bundles, to ensure that the eBay price doesn't get above $300 for the standalone unit, but supply of the standalone remains tight."