| NJ5 said: 1) Are you Japanese? The analysts who made those predictions are, thank you for your opinion that this can't sell but I think I'll go with theirs. 2) How do you know? Even if you try to use a "some software doesn't sell" argument, it doesn't prove they're not using their Wii. Some software sells. 3) If you say so... 4) Guitar Hero
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1) No, I'm not Japanese. Do I need to be Japanese in order to have an opinion? I do, however, live in Japan and have done for the past 5 years or so. I also follow the videogame market closely.
Have you read the article? I have. In fact, I have it right here. It was in the bin but I dug it out especially for you. It isn't exactly in-depth. Want to know what they say about Wii Fit? 'It is going to be the next killer title to follow on from Wii Sports, and will be popular with the ladies (like me). 2 - 2.5 million.'. 'It will attract the family and light user bases. About 1.5 million.'.
So there you go. Not much of an analysis there. Just my opinion though.
The 'like me' bit I made up.
2) How do I know? Well, I ask the Wii owners I know how they are getting on with it. These days, they all say they don't even use it. You don't believe me? Look at Wii software sales in relation to the user base in Japan. Look at how Mario Galaxy hasn't exactly broken any records.. Look at the fact there are practically no third party hits..
3) Yes, I do. Just look at Amazon discounting Billy these days. A few months ago everyone was buying it.
http://www.amazon.co.jp/Billys-Bootcamp-2-Pack-2pc/dp/B000EU1HQC
4) I don't see what your point is here. You can play Guitar Hero on a pad. You don't need extra hardware at extra cost. Last time I looked, GH wasn't a big deal in Japan anyway, and I'm pretty sure the peripherals aren't for sure.
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