Do you expect the PS3 to, eventually, 'pull a PSP' in Japan?

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Jo21 said:

makingmusic476 said:

The GameCube had Mario and Zelda, the former of which is the most well known IP in gaming.

in japan: Dragon Quest VIII>= FF X > mario>=zelda.

in the gamecube era.

both windwaker and mario didn't sold more tha 0.89 millions in japan.

not a single final fantasy main series have sold less than a million

That's partially due to the GC not selling well, obviously. For the same reason, Final Fantasy XIII has a good shot at being the worst selling main FF since the SNES (in Japan).

Just having a few big hit titles (or having the biggest, even) does not ensure the console will do well. The N64 was proof of this. As long as it's easier and more profitable for third parties in Japan to develop on *3* other consoles - the DS, PSP, and Wii - the PS3 will not be seeing much support. I just don't think there's enough room for two handhelds AND two home consoles in Japan.