I'm no expert, but Japan has a big gaming history. It wouldn't surprise me that was the reason the 360 has so much trouble, because they fear the non Japanese console. They love Sony and Nintendo, and are proud of their countries achievements in gaming. I would be if there was an Australian built gaming console.
You could spin your argument around and say are less americans buying the PS3 because of pearl habour :oP
They are cheering for the home team, and that's why MS will never win there. There only chance is to make japanese developers successful in western markets on the xbox & pc platforms.







