Despite all the X1 Improvements, geographical bias will be its biggest problem.

[S.T.A.G.E.]

People to thank: Gamers (at large), Gamestop and Sony. 

Also, Microsoft dodged a bullet pissing off the wider audience by dropping always online. Now people can game on and offline in peace. :)

Also, why should gamers in Japan respond to the Xbone if it is similar to their home product that is cheaper? The japanese never really respond to outsider products if they dont have their own special thing about it that sets it apart.