I think its not Ninty's fault why consoles in Japan isnt selling. Its third parties are its fault, Nintendo already do what they can to prevent a video game console crash but its third parties are the ones that should fix this and I think its too late now.
Atleast Nintendo is still profiting from handhelds and now with the new DSi. Lets just admit it, console gaming was dead in japan. Goodbye Japan, once the most waited sales on vgchartz last year, but now the sales are insignificant right now. The only ones Im waiting are the others and NA sales.
end of core gaming days prediction:
E3 2006-The beginning of the end. Wii introduced
E3 2008- Armageddon. Wii motion plus introduced. Wii Music. Reggie says Animal crossing was a core game. Massive disappointment. many Wii core gamers selling their Wii.
E3 2010- Tape runs out
http://www.fivedoves.com/letters/march2009/ICG_Tape_runs_out.jpg
