Xbox 360 is poised to be the main console this Christmas
24 Nov 2009 | by James Quilter
LONDON - Microsoft's Xbox 360 could be the big winner in this Christmas' battle of the consoles, according to figures from an online voucher distributor.
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LONDON - This year has seen a plethora of brands lean more heavily on sales promotion to persuade cautious consumers to part with their cash.
LONDON - Microsoft's Xbox 360 could be the big winner in this Christmas' battle of the consoles, according to figures from an online voucher distributor.
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