My expectations for PS4 in Japan are not what you'd expect of me

[justinian]

MoHasanie said:

justinian said:

MoHasanie said:
Japan's importance is declining since its population is decreasing and aging.

6,000 less babies in 2013 is a real disaster, I suppose. 0.02 percent decline. That's really going to effect the PS4, or even the PS5.

But yes, the Japanese people live a long time (I think over 25% of them are over 65). 

Get them gaming and everything will be alright. Years of support until they are 103years old.

Well an aging population is bad for console sales. Kids and teens play the most games. Old people don't play and middle aged people work. By 2050 they are predicting a 25% decline in population and 38% will be older than 65. 

Of course it is. You are right. But lets be realistic here. A 0.02 percent yearly decline ( even a 0.1 percent ) won't significantly change the Japanese gaming market for a long time. Console gaming as we know it will most likely be long gone by then. In 2050 I believe having a small population will be a very positive thing, but that's a totally different subject matter.