Microsoft says sold 188,000 Xbox 360s in April

SAN FRANCISCO, May 15 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday it sold 188,000 units of its Xbox 360 video game console in in the United States in April.

Microsoft also said the Xbox version of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc's (TTWO.O: Quote, Profile, Research) "Grand Theft Auto 4" sold 1.8 million units in its first five days, making it the best-selling game in April.

Microsoft was citing data from market research firm NPD, which is due to release its detailed monthly game sales report later on Thursday.

(Reporting by Scott Hillis)

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