10 of the best selling Xbox games developed by Microsoft

Microsoft for many years has been one of the leaders in gaming, right from platforms to games. Furthermore, their games have always been popular and many characters have become household names. The sales of their games have always been massive, with some of them easily crossing the five million mark.Looking at games developed or published by Microsoft, we make a list of their top 10 best selling games for the Xbox platform:

#10 Forza motorsport 3 (5.4 million)

Taking 10th position on the list, we have a game from Microsoft’s famous racing series, Forza, called Forza Motorsport 3. The game was released in 2009 and has managed sales up to 5.4 million units. The game unites the racing game genre, making it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of the world's most exotic and exquisite cars. It has one of the most realistic racing experiences ever as you sit behind the wheel of more than 400 of the most famous cars on over 100 renowned actual tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe. Along with high-definition graphics and advanced controls for a racing game, Forza Motorsport 3 includes a host of driving assists and adjustable skill levels to make the game as exciting as possible.

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#9 Kinect Sports (5.8 million)

Kinect sports in another popular game from Microsoft, selling up to 5.8 million units. Turn yourself into a controller you can fly over hurdles, bump and spike a ball, or kick it, if football is what you are into. The game includes six full sports -- Soccer, Beach Volleyball, Track & Field, Boxing, Bowling and Table Tennis -- and even has a Team vs. Team mode, allowing the whole family to play in a fast-paced tournament style competition.

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#8 Gears of War (6.1 million)

A known name in the gaming industry, Gears of War is popular game. Their first instalment, Gears of War thrusts gamers into a deep and harrowing story of humankind's epic battle for survival against a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bottom of the planet, called the Locust Horde. Being the first in its series, it introduced us to all that was possible to do in Gears of War, through stunning visuals and engaging game-play. It was an instant hit for Microsoft, selling about 6.1 million units.

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#7 Gears of War 3 (6.1 million)

Gears of War 3 is the spectacular conclusion to one of the most memorable and celebrated sagas in video games. With about 6.1 million units sold worldwide, Gears of War 3 plunges you into a harrowing tale of hope, survival, and brotherhood. You fight on as Marcus Fenix, the grizzled war hero and leader of Delta Squad. Eighteen months after the fall of the last human city, the war against the Locust rages on. Meanwhile, deep beneath the surface, a fearsome new threat is infecting the planet from within. A truly gripping and entertaining end to one the most popular franchises in the Xbox platform.

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#6 Halo 3 ODST (6.3 million)

It seems Halo is a popular franchise on the Xbox, with more than 3 versions of the game making it to the list. The first on the list is Halo 3 Optical Drop Shock Troopers. The story focuses on the legendary ODSTs or "Orbital Drop Shock Troopers" as they drop into the ruined city of New Mombasa, searching for clues behind Covenant's catastrophic attack on the city. The new campaign chapter predates the events that unfold in "Halo 3" and gives players a new perspective through the eyes of a new hero in the "Halo" universe. New multiplayer maps ensure that the award-winning Xbox LIVE experience of "Halo 3" continues to thrive even on this game. It may be the lowest from the halo series to be on the list but still has impressive numbers with sales reaching up to 6.3 million.

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#5 Gears of War 2 (6.7 million)

Gears of Wars continue to turn as the Marcus Fenix and his squad of soldiers go back into action in the sequel to Microsoft’s blockbuster action title. Gears of War 2 continues the story of Marcus Fenix and his Delta Squad who are trapped in an increasingly desperate battle against the nightmarish Locust Horde. The game has proven to be an epic saga of survival, loss, and retribution, and was a huge hit, reaching 6.7 million in sales. Just as Gears of War set the standard for high-definition visuals, Gears of War 2 raises the bar even higher with the amazing technological advances, delivering a bigger, bolder, and more intense experience as the story unfolds.

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#4 Halo 4 (9.1 million)

Halo 4 stands in the 4th spot on the list with numbers up to 9.1 million in sales. The whole series of Halo is popular, but Halo 4 takes things up a notch. Set almost five years after the events of Halo 3, the game takes the series in a new direction and sets the stage for an epic new sci-fi saga in which the Master Chief returns to confront his destiny and face an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe. Halo 4 also introduces a new multiplayer offering, called Halo Infinity Multiplayer that builds off of the Halo franchise's rich multiplayer history.

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#3 Halo: Reach (9.5 million)

Yet another Halo instalment makes the list; Halo: Reach. In this version players experience the historic moments that made the Halo legend. It's the story of a squad of heroic Spartan soldiers called Noble Team and their final stand on planet Reach. This darker story is echoed by grittier visuals amid a backdrop of massive, awe-inspiring environments. Characters, enemies and environments are rendered in amazing detail by an all-new engine and delivers epic-scale encounters against the cunning and ruthless Covenant. Halo: Reach also offers online game-play and all together, its sales reached up to 9.5 million.

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#2 Halo 3 (11.9 million)

The Halo saga continues with Halo 3, and like its predecessors, it was a huge success. Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax. Taking full advantage of the power of Xbox 360, Halo 3 expands on everything that has made the Halo franchise great, making many graphical, technical and game-play advancements as well as offering a whole new level of online game-play. Although there were other instalments to the Halo series after this game, none of them has reached as high as 11.9 million in sales.

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#1 Kinect Adventures (21.3 million)

The most popular game by Microsoft for the Xbox platform is Kinect Adventures. A hugely popular game where you can tackle mountaintop obstacle courses, float in outer space, experience the thrill of roaring rapids or dive into the deep to explore a leaky underwater observatory all from the comfort your living room. A perfect game for the family that suits almost all ages, Kinect Adventures broke records, reaching up to 21.3 million in sales.

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