hum the only reason PS is strong in europe it's because it became a generic name.... over their aunt martha doesn't say.... hey tobby you want a console for chrsitmas???? it's hey tobby you want a playsatation for chrsitmas????
but trust me all the geek(understand people more aware than aunt martha lol) I know (and I know a lot through different channels, several Ks) if they happen to be interested by buying a console and are not hanged by any form of fanboyism.... they are all looking to buy an XB and that is true for any nationality I have in my european contact lists.....
the thing is a lot of people are waiting to be sure the RRoD pb is over but then I wouldn't be so sure that PS will dominate over in EU.... do better probably dominate I doubt it....once the RRoD is corrected and it has been verified i'm pretty sure you'll see a jump in EU sales.... people are in stand by if they weren't the PS3 would be flying sky high since the launch.....
for japan I liked the team up with sega idea.... but still japanese and US products doesn't go together.... and we all know why....
