Microsoft sold over 5 million Xbox One units so far

San Francisco: Microsoft Corp has sold over 5 million Xbox One video game consoles to retailers since its launch in November, the company said on Thursday.   In January, the US software company said Xbox One sales had crossed three million as of the end of 2013.   The console went on sale on 22 November  in 13 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom and Australia, a week before rival Sony Corp’s PlayStation 4 was released.   Sony said on Wednesday it sold over 7 million PlayStation 4 units as of 6 April and is struggling to keep up with consumer demand.   Reuters