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Thomas Enterprises wrote:

> Zonker wrote:
> >
> > In article <MPG.10e2b88420ea6d5c98987f@news>, j@h.c (John Simmons) wrote:
> >
> > >You should also consider that more entertainment software is purchased in
> > >the US than in most other countries combined.
> >
> > In PC CD-ROM sales, North America accounts for about 40% of the market. Rest
> > of World about 60%.
> >
> > Z.
>
> I find this a little difficult to believe, I would be more likely to
> believe 60/40 the other way but it really doesnt much matter to me.
>
> Trev

I think it's *more* than 60% in North America.  70/30.
Japan is *not* a big market for PC games.  So that leaves only
Europe, which isn't huge, due ot lauguage barrier, separate
marketing for each country, etc.

Grimfarrow

