PS3's first year almost the same as 360's first year

[kcua_626]

makingmusic476 said:

kcua_626 said:
@makingmusic

here's the data:

GTA3 was released in Japan Oct 25, 2003

PS2 had 13.6 mil userbase for Japan during GTA3 launch
http://vgchartz.com/hwcomps.php?cons1=PS2&reg1=Japan&cons2=PS3&reg2=All&cons3=X360&reg3=All&start=37626&end=37927&weekly=1

It sold a measly 123,482 units in Japan during launch week w/ LTD sales of 360k
http://vgchartz.com/games/game.php?id=891

You're focusing on GTA specifically and missing the point of my post.

Big name multiplat ps3/360 games will sell loads of ps3s in Japan, but few 360s.

You brought the GTA4 issue up. I was just replying to it so you'll have some facts to compare with.

 Most multiplatform games are usually made with the Western audience in mind: Cod4, GTA4, Assassin's Creed, etc. We all know for a fact that these don't sell well in the Japanese market. Considering these don't sell well in Japan and are selling good in the West, these won't move much consoles in Japan.