Sales for Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 ranked below rivals in Japan in the latest retail data.

Media Create Co. on Fri. reported that the Xbox 360 sold 4,965 units between Sept. 14 to Sept. 20 to rank No. 5 in overall hardware sales.

Microsoft this week announced a new $50 mail-in rebate offer with the purchase of the Xbox 360 Elite.

In the new offer, U.S. consumers who purchase an Xbox 360 Elite between Sept. 22 and Oct. 5 will be eligible to receive a $50 limited-time rebate.

Microsoft in Aug. price cut the Xbox 360 Elite to $299.99 and the Pro to $249.99 in the U.S.

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