What should Microsoft do to make the 360 appealing in Japan?

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Honestly I think Microsoft is doing the right things in Japan it will just take time for sales to increase. I have never bought the argument that you need to fill a console with shovel ware, or the idea that a single game will make or break a console. The situation is cumulative.

That said slowly increasing their exclusive content for Japan will help eventually. The fact that they are honoring backwards compatibility should also help in the long run. They will probably be able to garner more multi platform games as long as they can outperform Sony in the other markets. One is a given the other is neck and neck. However developers in Japan do have a mind to export their goods.

Time is the only factor really. With time they can get name brand recognition, and reduce the foreign stigma. With time they can finally fill out their library to make it more compelling. Honestly they seem to be putting stronger effort in their library then Nintendo has, or Sony has yet to accomplish. They have even tackled the reliability with their extended warranty.

I think the system is in a position to capture some market share in a few months. They just need a few more games to attract the gamers. What I think would help is for them to manage a more consistent release schedule. The games that should sell the market on their product should be spread out, and timed better. One solid title a month should build a better impression, and greater demand. Releasing two or three appealing games at the exact same time allows for the console to be forgotten.