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Japan has always been a sensitive issue for Microsoft, the Xbox failing to outsell even the PSOne since its release. Much in need of rescuing, the company has released its plans for promoting the console to the Eastern gaming market.
However, some would argue that the physical size of the console is the reason the Xbox has not taken off in the East, and the company should be looking to address this issue as soon as possible.
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Japan has always been a sensitive issue for Microsoft, the Xbox failing to outsell even the PSOne since its release. Much in need of rescuing, the company has released its plans for promoting the console to the Eastern gaming market.
However, some would argue that the physical size of the console is the reason the Xbox has not taken off in the East, and the company should be looking to address this issue as soon as possible.
ha ha number 3 console !
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Well I ain't hugging him. The name "Untitled" to me implies he has something to hide, such as homosidal tendencies, or perhaps he's a leper.
Either way, I'm not hugging him.
Either way, I'm not hugging him.
Aww dont be mean to poor Untitled, I'm sure he just needs a hug. dont you Untitled?
Untitled
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Ha ha number 1 tossface!
I'm glad the Xbox isn't doing that well in Japan. I don't actually want to see Microsoft achieve global console domination. I like my GameCube and it seems primarily designed for the Japanese market.
Nintendo have taken back a large amount of their home turf, now they have a good footing for their next console. I'm glad the GameCube is doing better than the Xbox in Japan: it deserves to.
If the market is dominated in all areas by a single console that console will fill up with crap and will lose a certain amount of sparkle and innovation: this has happened and I don't own this gloriously poor excuse for a games machine.
I own a Game Cube and an Xbox for the innovative, fun and downright amazing games to be found on each. I'd rather see lively comptition between both resulting in innovation and good games than see another brand become a stagnant and backward joke.
Nintendo have taken back a large amount of their home turf, now they have a good footing for their next console. I'm glad the GameCube is doing better than the Xbox in Japan: it deserves to.
If the market is dominated in all areas by a single console that console will fill up with crap and will lose a certain amount of sparkle and innovation: this has happened and I don't own this gloriously poor excuse for a games machine.
I own a Game Cube and an Xbox for the innovative, fun and downright amazing games to be found on each. I'd rather see lively comptition between both resulting in innovation and good games than see another brand become a stagnant and backward joke.
Are MS not redesigning the Xbox for the Japanese market? A smaller version?
I was talking to Shigsy Miyamoto on MSN (not THE Shigsy Miyamoto however) and he complained about the size of it more than anything else.
I agree that the Xbox is a failure in Japan, but slowly I see it improving, not to the point of challenging for second place but at least not being a complete waste in being released over there.
As Bell said, MS have hired a head honcho from Square and they do have DOA online etc on the way.
With several exclusives on the way that may appeal to Japanese gamers the Xbox may improve its performance in Asia.
I was talking to Shigsy Miyamoto on MSN (not THE Shigsy Miyamoto however) and he complained about the size of it more than anything else.
I agree that the Xbox is a failure in Japan, but slowly I see it improving, not to the point of challenging for second place but at least not being a complete waste in being released over there.
As Bell said, MS have hired a head honcho from Square and they do have DOA online etc on the way.
With several exclusives on the way that may appeal to Japanese gamers the Xbox may improve its performance in Asia.
The Xbox is all about getting MIcrosoft established in the market.
They are starting off small in Japan. At the start of it's console/arcade phase Nintendo itself started off very small in America despite being sizeable in Japan.
Quite frankly Microsoft would probably give Xboxes away if it didn't contravene anti-competition laws.
They are starting off small in Japan. At the start of it's console/arcade phase Nintendo itself started off very small in America despite being sizeable in Japan.
Quite frankly Microsoft would probably give Xboxes away if it didn't contravene anti-competition laws.
To the retard who wrote the original post:
I don't think Microsoft really care about Japan, as long as they can sell in the UK and USA, which is what they're doing.
And Nintendo are the same, except they have this problem in Europe, and especially the UK.
Whoever is second console doesn't really matter - no doubt it's close, but when considering Sony's lead, it doesn't matter how close Nintendo and Microsoft are - both are always going to be miles behind Sony.
Not that even that matters either. As long as I can play the best games around, I'll be happy.
I don't think Microsoft really care about Japan, as long as they can sell in the UK and USA, which is what they're doing.
And Nintendo are the same, except they have this problem in Europe, and especially the UK.
Whoever is second console doesn't really matter - no doubt it's close, but when considering Sony's lead, it doesn't matter how close Nintendo and Microsoft are - both are always going to be miles behind Sony.
Not that even that matters either. As long as I can play the best games around, I'll be happy.
Anyway, the Japanese developed Red Ninja that was previewed in the new OXM looks good. Plus MS have that bloke from Squaresoft on board as well. Unless MS can sort out Japan we might not get some of the more quirky titles to come out of the country, I still wish we could have had that N.U.D.E. thing because the voice recognition was way ahead of the crap in R6, and it was just so different.
I don't see how Japan is so important. It comes nowhere near the joint populations of Europe and America. If you can rule the majority of sales in these areas, then who gives a stuff about Japan ? Let em miss out for all I care.
At the end of the day, Microsoft can survive just fine without Japan. The real question is, if Microsoft grab the Western countries which is increasingly likely as time goes on, can Sony and Nintendo survive on just their Japanese fanbase ?
Poor Untitled, the brown pants syndrome is obvious in the fact that hes desperately trying to dig up any old crap he can to make it look like his console is number 1. Next we'll be getting a story along the lines of a lorry carrying a load of XBox consoles crashing - which in turn greatly effects XBox sales accross the world, putting the Gamecube well above it. Keep trying Untitled you class A Kermit.
At the end of the day, Microsoft can survive just fine without Japan. The real question is, if Microsoft grab the Western countries which is increasingly likely as time goes on, can Sony and Nintendo survive on just their Japanese fanbase ?
Poor Untitled, the brown pants syndrome is obvious in the fact that hes desperately trying to dig up any old crap he can to make it look like his console is number 1. Next we'll be getting a story along the lines of a lorry carrying a load of XBox consoles crashing - which in turn greatly effects XBox sales accross the world, putting the Gamecube well above it. Keep trying Untitled you class A Kermit.
X-box is doing frustartingly badly in Japan... a place where Nintendo and Sony rule supreme.
This is more to do with the fact that X-box is western and despite close ties with SEGA and Techmo they will continue to suffer badly.
If Microsoft cannot topple Japan then there is no way they can lead the dream of one day ruling the Console War.
Same with Nintendo... if they cannot re-capture the Western market then there is no way they can return to the top of the console war.
Who will get there first?
This is more to do with the fact that X-box is western and despite close ties with SEGA and Techmo they will continue to suffer badly.
If Microsoft cannot topple Japan then there is no way they can lead the dream of one day ruling the Console War.
Same with Nintendo... if they cannot re-capture the Western market then there is no way they can return to the top of the console war.
Who will get there first?
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