Japanese XBox 360 Interests Spikes

[bapenguin]

XBox360 News (http://www.xbox360news.com/Blogs/News/hqs/blr_581.aspx) reports that interest in the 360 jumped up to a whopping 22% from 6% in Japan following the Tokyo Game Show.

Wow...that's a 366% Increase. ;)

[PantherModern]

Surprising. Perhaps MS can crack that market. I will say the new 360 is a far, far slicker looking machine than their previous outing, and, despite what people may purport to be true, it does matter.

[TheKeck]

Wow...that's a 366% Increase. ;)

Actually, I believe it would technically be a 266% increase, but who's counting? :D

[Sion]

I wonder how they gathered that data or if it was done by the same people. It seemes like such a drastic change that it could be some PR stunt.

[bapenguin]

Actually, I believe it would technically be a 266% increase, but who's counting? :D

stupid math. :)

[TheBigL]

Yea it is really suprising, seems even kinda unbelivable from 6% to 22%. Iy is done by diffrent companies.

Oh forgot to mantion. I dont trust Fansites. Espesially Xboxes fan sites, they posted so much golden crap over xbox360 and how lame ps3 so they are as reliable as a cat who is told to watch over the milk.

I want to see it from proffeciaonal gaming news site such as gamespot, IGN or worthplaying. Till then its just fanboys talk.

[NoName]

Could someone tell me why the polls of how much the Japanese like the Xbox360 make such interesting news? I mean, I know it's a pretty dry news time right now, but I see these (outside of EA) on a regular basis. Does it all really matter until we start seeing sales?

I'm not trying to troll... I just don't understand why the gaming news sites fill a slow news day with Japanese and their not caring about Microsoft. :confused:

[Zeal]

Fuck Japan.

[Kelegacy]

I'm not trying to troll... I just don't understand why the gaming news sites fill a slow news day with Japanese and their not caring about Microsoft. :confused:

I know why it's done here, but I'll leave it for you to discover on your own.

[Raziel]

Oh I forgot to mention. I dont trust fansites. Especially Xbox fan sites, they posted so much golden crap over the Xbox360 and how lame the PS3 is, so they are about as reliable as a cat who is told to watch over the milk.

I want to see it from professional gaming news site such as Gamespot, IGN or Worthplaying. Untill then its just fanboys talk.

Except that if you read the article you'll notice that their source is Famitsu Weekly, who is notoriously unbiased and actually rather harsh to all consoles equally.

[Metal Jesus]

The Japanese market is brutal for American companies to break into. If MS is able to do that, more power to them!

I want more Japanese games on my XBOX, so it's a win-win for the gamer.

[The Iron Weasel]

*starts slow clap*

[Kelegacy]

The Japanese market is brutal for American companies to break into. If MS is able to do that, more power to them!

I want more Japanese games on my XBOX, so it's a win-win for the gamer.

Or you could buy a Playstation and get a shit ton of Japanese games for it. I like my Xbox for western games (especially the 360 because I'm not going to upgrade my computer until Apocalypse makes doing so affordable) and my Sony systems for Japanese yumyums. Nintendo is a separate entity, and makes games that span cultures.

[TheBigL]

Except that if you read the article you'll notice that their source is Famitsu Weekly, who is notoriously unbiased and actually rather harsh to all consoles equally.

Sure, Sure it is. And since we all know japanese and we all aquired that last issue I assure it is true. Dont belive everything you read. Wait for official saying not fansites.

And why we all care about japan? Because Japan is nomber 1 at gaming market then america then the rest of the world (Primery Eaurope).

[TheKeck]

stupid math. :)

Yeah, I know. ;)

[Draft]

Good, the more game companies do well, the more games we get to play, and everyone wins.

[Phades]

Sure, Sure it is. And since we all know japanese and we all aquired that last issue I assure it is true. Dont belive everything you read. Wait for official saying not fansites.

And why we all care about japan? Because Japan is nomber 1 at gaming market then america then the rest of the world (Primery Eaurope).

Actually America is the #1 gaming market.

[fitbabits]

XBox360 News (http://www.xbox360news.com/Blogs/News/hqs/blr_581.aspx) reports that interest in the 360 jumped up to a whopping 22% from 6% in Japan following the Tokyo Game Show.

Wow...that's a 366% Increase. ;)

Now this is interesting. I have a feeling that Microsoft (note no $) is going to surprise a lot of people with their sell-through numbers in Japan.

In other news, I was in my local GameStop this evening and someone tried to pre-order an Xbox 360. The response was as follows:

"I can take your pre-order, but we cannot guarantee you'll receive your machine before February 15th of next year."

I kid you not. The manager then confirmed it when the customer questioned the accuracy of the clerk's information.

[PixelSamurai]

I wish the article mentioned how Famitsu got these numbers, rather just printing Famitsu's results as fact. Maybe they don't know; or more importantly don't care, as long as someone is reporting favorably about the Xbox360.

[Phades]

I wish the article mentioned how Famitsu go those numbers. You know, what kind of people they talked to about this, what their clothes were like and how they smelled. I care about the opinions of good smelling people much more than bad smelling ones. They also needed to make sure they were from Japan and not just visiting because that would make their opinions less relevant. Also important is the last 7 console purchases of these people. If they haven't purchased at least 7 consoles (2 of those must be handhelds) their opinions should also be disregarded.

You who are so reluctant to believe good news for Microsoft are just as ridiculous as those who jump at every bit.

[Raziel]

OOOH! While they are asking they should see if they like the Pocky sticks, those are delicious!

[TheBigL]

Actually America is the #1 gaming market.

You sure? couse I dont remember the most powerfull gaming companies beeing american: Nintendo, Capcom, Konami, Square. Although there is some (one actually, really powerfull) company called EA (not EvilAvatar), That tries to take over the world like Microsoft, but that is another story.

Sorry dude Japan is #1 gaming market. Only there you can create a game of pictures with music and text, that all you need to do is get laid as the main plot, and it will sell millions like nothing.

[Phades]

You sure? couse I dont remember the most powerfull gaming companies beeing american: Nintendo, Capcom, Konami, Square. Although there is some (one actually, really powerfull) company called EA (not EvilAvatar), That tries to take over the world like Microsoft, but that is another story.

Sorry dude Japan is #1 gaming market. Only there you can create a game of pictures with music and text, that all you need to do is get laid as the main plot, and it will sell millions like nothing.

You see, I figured the #1 market for a product was the market where the most sold. More video games sell in America than Japan. I stand corrected. Apparently Nintendo, Capcom, Konami, and Square making more money on products they sell in the US is irrelevant. It is much more relevant that some weird games sell in Japan.

Pay attention everyone.

Weird games selling = Best market for games. Thanks for clearing that up!

Since we know the PS2 dominated everywhere, let's take a look at these apparently irrelevant statistics for the PS2 sales. 37 Million to North America, 33.21 to Europe, and 21.41 to Japan and the rest of Asia. These statistics are according to Sony who we all know to be good smelling pocky eaters and therefore worth listening to.

[Bibowski]

Fuck Japan.

Hahaha.... i don't know why..... but that's damn funny....

Mmmmhmmm hahah

[Kelegacy]

Hahaha.... i don't know why..... but that's damn funny....

Mmmmhmmm hahah

Because you're legally retarded?

[copasetic]

TheBigL:
i don't like to troll, but your grammar and spelling are just atrocious. Trying to follow your writing could be likened to throwing hellen keller into a garden maze. Also, please tone it down a little bit. I have been reading this site for years, hardly ever post, and can not find in my memory anyone who charges so zestfully with such horrible and insubstantial logic.
/could care less about the 360, i have a good pc
//revolution all the way (^_^ i know, nothing too substantial yet), and ps3 eventually

[TheKeck]

TheBigL:
i don't like to troll, but your grammar and spelling are just atrocious. Trying to follow your writing could be likened to throwing hellen keller into a garden maze. Also, please tone it down a little bit. I have been reading this site for years, hardly ever post, and can not find in my memory anyone who charges so zestfully with such horrible and insubstantial logic.
/could care less about the 360, i have a good pc
//revolution all the way (^_^ i know, nothing too substantial yet), and ps3 eventually

Just for the record, the saying is "couldn't care less". Normally I wouldn't make this kind of post, but when you get on other people about grammar, other people tend to check out yours. Plus, that particular phrase is one of my biggest pet peeves. That is all.

P.S. Now who's going to find something wrong with my grammar? ;)

[TheBigL]

Phades sorry I didnt understood you. I thought you mean in terms of making games.

TheBigL:
i don't like to troll, but your grammar and spelling are just atrocious. Trying to follow your writing could be likened to throwing hellen keller into a garden maze. Also, please tone it down a little bit. I have been reading this site for years, hardly ever post, and can not find in my memory anyone who charges so zestfully with such horrible and insubstantial logic.
/could care less about the 360, i have a good pc
//revolution all the way (^_^ i know, nothing too substantial yet), and ps3 eventually

Sorry man, Not everyone born and raised on English language. I do my best here. I know 3 and a half languages, that I can write, speak and read.
English is my third language. Please try to overcome my mistakes. Its not that hard.
Everyone have diffrent logic. This is mine. I dont see anything bad about it. And besides what are forums for? to talk with diffrent people who think diffrently.

[TheKeck]

Sorry man, Not everyone born and raised on English language. I do my best here. I know 3 and a half languages, that I can write, speak and read.
English is my third language. Please try to overcome my mistakes. Its not that hard.
Everyone have diffrent logic. This is mine. I dont see anything bad about it. And besides what are forums for? to talk with diffrent people who think diffrently.

Where are you from BigL, if I might ask?

[TheBigL]

Yes you may :D I am from Israel.

[copasetic]

TheBigL:
Sorry, I didn't know you wern't a native. It didn't say anywhere so I assumed you were.
TheKeck:
Maybe I could care less. I mean, I do care a little bit. ;) ...and you did forget a comma after 'normally'. :)

[fitbabits]

TheBigL:
i don't like to troll, but your grammar and spelling are just atrocious. Trying to follow your writing could be likened to throwing hellen keller into a garden maze. Also, please tone it down a little bit. I have been reading this site for years, hardly ever post, and can not find in my memory anyone who charges so zestfully with such horrible and insubstantial logic.
/could care less about the 360, i have a good pc
//revolution all the way (^_^ i know, nothing too substantial yet), and ps3 eventually

Your attitude is so wrong I don't even know where to begin...

Grammar:

1. It's an uppercase 'I' when writing in the first person, no exceptions.
2. When referring to a person, their name should always be First Last or Last, First - see the uppercase letters at the beginning of the first and last names?
3. It's cannot, not 'can not'

Unless, of course, English is not your first language. In which case, you're excused.

I hate it when people criticize spelling/grammar when the point being made is clear enough to understand.

[fitbabits]

Sorry man, Not everyone born and raised on English language. I do my best here. I know 3 and a half languages, that I can write, speak and read.
English is my third language. Please try to overcome my mistakes. Its not that hard.
Everyone have diffrent logic. This is mine. I dont see anything bad about it. And besides what are forums for? to talk with diffrent people who think diffrently.

You have absolutely NO need to apologize.

[Dark_Yoda]

It's pretty ironic isn't it. Xbox 360 will come out on the same day as Dragon Quest on PS2, which I might add, contains a demo of the new FF. Then you have Halo 3 "presumerably" (hope I spelled that correctly) coming out on the same day as the PS3. Is Sony taking pointers from Microsoft? Or creating a strategy thats taken from an old song, "Anything you can do, I can do better. Anything you can do I can do to".

Well anyway, if the fiqures are real or not, you have to admit, there are a healthy dose of Japanese games coming out on the Xbox360 that are high quality and as Carlito would say, "That's cool!".

[TheBigL]

TheBigL:
Sorry, I didn't know you wern't a native. It didn't say anywhere so I assumed you were.
TheKeck:
Maybe I could care less. I mean, I do care a little bit. ;) ...and you did forget a comma after 'normally'. :)

your apolagy is acsepted :D

Then you have Halo 3 "presumerably" (hope I spelled that correctly) coming out on the same day as the PS3

Bangie said it aint so. Halo will be released when it be done.

[copasetic]

Vindictive much? I wasn't really focusing too much on my own grammar, you know "the point being made is clear enough to understand." Of course I know all these things, I do go to a pretty good school, I just don't really pay too much attention to them on forums. However, I was having a hard time following the earlier posts. I thought he was just some rabid fanboy. I did not know he wasn't a native. Which, as you said, definitely excuses him.
Not to mention you were forgetting periods and commas like it's your job, but I get the point...

[Hellstorm]

Ah yes, this is the same Famitsu that has the Revolution leading BOTH the PS3 and Xbox360 with 46% of all those polled.

Nintendo for the win bitches.

[Major Dan]

Man I am happy for the big MS. They had such a hard time breaking into the Japanese market. But you can tell this time they are trying very hard to get in with Japanese gamers. Single SKU, signing some real big names in Japanese development houses and the design of the 360. I hope they do better then last time and give Sony a good run. That can only make it better for us in North America, as in more Japanese games being released over here, I would think.

[Bones4lyf]

Microsoft told japan something that us americans (or any other country for that mater) didnt know.

[Rommel]

Everyone have diffrent logic. This is mine. I dont see anything bad about it. And besides what are forums for? to talk with diffrent people who think diffrently.

Since you are apparently new I will educate you to something: The Internet is not for the free and open exchange of ideas and information. The internet is for porn and calling other people assholes. In short, if you like assholes you can find both varieties of them on the internet but no actual thought. Sorry.

[TheKeck]

Yes you may :D I am from Israel.

Cool. My wife would be really interested. She loves Middle Eastern studies.

[TheKeck]

TheBigL:
Sorry, I didn't know you wern't a native. It didn't say anywhere so I assumed you were.
TheKeck:
Maybe I could care less. I mean, I do care a little bit. ;) ...and you did forget a comma after 'normally'. :)

Yes, I realize that if you do care a little bit then you could care less, but it kind of ruins the whole purpose of the saying. That's why it's such a pet peeve of mine. Anyway, I'm not going to jump down your throat or anything. :)

[Zeal]

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[Achilles]

As the Japanese see the 360 getting developer support more will come on board. They clearly got a huge jump from recent press surrounding games like Armored Core. As long as those games don’t suck they’ll get market share over there.

[MrMeatshake]

Oh forgot to mantion. I dont trust Fansites. Espesially Xboxes fan sites, they posted so much golden crap over xbox360 and how lame ps3 so they are as reliable as a cat who is told to watch over the milk.

xbox fansites? what, like EvAv?

also, can i call you 'analogy boy' from now on? :)

wow, what a great superhero name!

[MrMeatshake]

Your attitude is so wrong I don't even know where to begin...

Grammar:

1. It's an uppercase 'I' when writing in the first person, no exceptions.
2. When referring to a person, their name should always be First Last or Last, First - see the uppercase letters at the beginning of the first and last names?
3. It's cannot, not 'can not'


i scoff at your requirement for uppercase 'i's:
/me scoffs
capital letters are stoopid ;)

also, 'can not' is hardly difficult to understand!

[Zeal]

xbox fansites? what, like EvAv?

also, can i call you 'analogy boy' from now on? :)

wow, what a great superhero name!

Hardly, this place is Nintendo City, now. It like being overrun with the plague.

[TheBigL]

xbox fansites? what, like EvAv?

also, can i call you 'analogy boy' from now on? :)

wow, what a great superhero name!

Like? Like Xboxteam.
"analogy boy"? I dont mind. as long as I can call you "MrMeatshake" :)

[Kelegacy]

Hardly, this place is Nintendo City, now. It like being overrun with the plague.

And before? It was a greenlight Microsoft district?

I also find your comments on Japan ignorant and a sign of xenophobia. You are no better than they.

[The Iron Weasel]

Hardly, this place is Nintendo City, now. It like being overrun with the plague.

Is it such a crime to like what Nintendo is doing for the next generation? They are actually trying something new, sure I was beyond hostile at first, but think about it, its something new! Something REVOLUTIONARY. I'm a Xbox fanboy first and for most, I'll get a 360 before any next gen console, but when a xbox fanboy such as myself can admit that, and get excited about it, you know that says something.

[TheKeck]

Guys guys guys, I have a GREAT idea! Let's turn every last thread on this entire website into a Nintendo Revolution debate!! Wheeee!! :D

[The Iron Weasel]

Guys guys guys, I have a GREAT idea! Let's turn every last thread on this entire website into a Nintendo Revolution debate!! Wheeee!! :D

OH YEAH!!! I SECOND THAT FUCKER RIGHT THERE!!!!!!!!!!

[TheKeck]

OH YEAH!!! I SECOND THAT FUCKER RIGHT THERE!!!!!!!!!!

SWEET! Do you want to be the prays to the gods of Nintendo or begins holy wars to rid the world from the stench of its presence?

[mister_slim]

Guys guys guys, I have a GREAT idea! Let's turn every last thread on this entire website into a Nintendo Revolution debate!! Wheeee!! :D
That idea's not revolutionary at all. It's old, even.

[TheKeck]

That idea's not revolutionary at all. It's old, even.

Oh... I suck. :(