Microsoft has released the financial results for the period ending 2013, resulting in a 14% increase in net income compared to the previous year due to what the company called " a great festive season ". Xbox has sold a total of 7.4 million consoles, with 3.9 million Xbox One supplied to stores and 3.5 million Xbox 360.

The figures are then segment sales Device and Private , including the Xbox brand belongs, for a rise of more than 13 percent to a figure that is about 11.91 billion.

According to Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO, "investments in services and device bring valuable experience to the consumer and the work we are doing with our partners is driving strong results ourselves very well in long term growth.

We achieved record sales and demand for our commercial offerings remains high, producing a strong progress in Device and Consumer segment, " adds Amy Hooh, boss of the financial sector in Microsoft-" these results reflect our focus on execution, cost discipline and shareholder value in the long term, as we continue to drive the strategic transformation of society. "

Net income for the last quarter of 2013 were $ 6.56 billion dollars, an increase of 3% over the festive period in the prior year.