Global HW up June 16th (updated with SW numbers)

[VGKing]

Jereel Hunter said:

benao87 said:
With these numbers one can't deny the importance of Japan in this whole industry. Can't really believe some people refuse to believe that.

Japan is important, but what people have denied is whether CRITICAL for your console to succeed in Japan. 360 proved that it is not- Japan nearly ignored it, and it's still going to be a much bigger success than the PS3*.

*Before a bunch of people jump on me for this statement - success is about making money, and while the PS3's best case scenario for it's entire run is breaking even, the 360 is a very profitable venture.

No, it's not.

With home consoles, success is about getting that console in as many homes as possible.

The making money part only matters if you're an investor.