January and February will be the real test to see if demand for the Xbox one deteriorates any more than it has already.
So far there's no sign of deterioration, and the early numbers prove that. They seem to just be doing a pretty good job of keeping the system in supply. It's way too early to determine if there's any kind of deterioration in demand with these types of numbers. And, just to add to that point, I want an Xbox One badly, but I simply can't afford one at the moment, so there are legitimate examples of people that really want an Xbox One, but the pricetag puts it a bit out of reach at the moment. That's the impressive part about the way the Xbox One is selling. It really is out of many people's price range right now, so I wouldn't be too quick to assume that every single box not being sold is automatically because people don't want one. That couldn't be any further from the truth. The price of the system has most definitely been affecting sales, just not nearly as much as many expected. The real question is how long can it continue selling as impressively as it has been at the current price?
So if I understand correct, you are saying a new console with solid supply selling less than the previous month, during Christmas holiday is a good sign? Sure, you can call the Major, if this isn't your final answer.
With these numbers, and for a $500 + tax machine, it's hardly as significant as you think. Numbers will go up and down for various reasons, even with good supply, and this can't honestly be the first time you've ever seen such a thing occur. And let's look at this drop off that has you guys flipping out.
Xbox One in November sold
909,132
Xbox One in December sold
908,000
That's the sales drop off you guys are pulling the fire alarm over? Come on... get serious.