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Sindy Wu wrote:

> 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

Ooopppsie!  I was using my relative's connection for a bit,
and forgot that I posted some messages!  Please use my
e-mail at rphathan@polymail.calpoly.edu instead.

Grimfarrow


