Shares in semiconductor manufacturer Nvidia fell by more than 12 percent today to \.99 amid concerns regarding Microsoft's Xbox. According to several reports this week, Microsoft's game console has fallen below sales targets in Japan and Europe, and is experiencing a temporary production slowdown. As a result, some analysts have cautioned investors that Microsoft maybe unable to meet Xbox sales projections of 4.5 to 6 million units by June. Nvidia provides several key components for the Xbox console including the graphics and communications processors.
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