rec.autos.simulators

> >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.

> > In 1997 NASCAR II was the 7th top selling PC "game" and happened to be
> > the only "auto simulation" to make the top 20.

> The proof is where?

> Trev

> > >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

> > > >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

> > > In 1997 NASCAR II was the 7th top selling PC "game" and happened to be
> > > the only "auto simulation" to make the top 20.

> > The proof is where?

> > Trev

> Check the IGN website.  I think I read it from there a while
> back.  Gotta search the arvhices though.  But he's right.
> N2 sold a ton.

> Grimfarrow