Alright, I'll give it my shot on Japanese culture, since I talk to people from the country on a regular basis.
360 - There really is no real hope to get this console moving. Most people think that MS should just stick to Windows. The first Xbox did alot of damage to their reputation. I don't think it will be more than a cult console.
PS3 - It will probably get rolling late like the PSP. Get their BC back in, make the console a little smaller, and get Final Fantasy out on it. Even though people may argue that Final Fantasy won't sell the systems itself for the game, it sets the image for the console.
"Naturally the common people don't want war: Neither in Russia, nor in England, nor for that matter in Germany. That is understood. But, after all, IT IS THE LEADERS of the country who determine the policy and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is TELL THEM THEY ARE BEING ATTACKED, and denounce the peacemakers for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. IT WORKS THE SAME IN ANY COUNTRY." --Hermann Goering, leading Nazi party member, at the Nuremberg War Crime Trials
Conservatives: Pushing for a small enough government to be a guest in your living room, or even better - your uterus.
