Japan UP - 22nd August 2010

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CGI-Quality said:

JPH85 said:

CGI-Quality said:

toadslayer72 said:

CGI-Quality said:

toadslayer72 said:

I don't even know why MS bother.

Why shouldn't they? Look what they've accomplished at this point.

I know, you are probably right. I'm sure from a business perspective every little bit counts. It just looks so pathetic, that tiny number up on the chart. 

Well yes, in comparison to the Japanese consoles, it looks abysmal. But for an Xbox, it's a 100% improvement.

Actually no. MS used to sell 6 - 7K 360s per week in Japan, now it is selling less than 4K. It will still lead in WW sales since it sells the most in USA, but it needs to sell 10K per week to be successful in Japan.

I didn't say it was a success, I said it is an improvement.

Also, who determines 10k as a success, out of curiosity?

Compared to it's relative heyday back in 2008 and early 2009 it's recent Japan numbers aren't looking too impressive. It was selling in the vicinity of 10k on a relatively consistent basis back then and close to 30k on big game releases. Now a Monster Hunter game and a console redesign in the same week can't get it over 20k.