| leo-j said: I think if microsoft manages to snag a top of the line PS3 final fantasy title the tides may change over in japan in favor of the cheaper Xbox 360. Also, since its already near wii's price in both north america, and OTHERS, the 360 just needs more of those exclsuive top of the line games to really bounce back to first place. I just dont know why OTHERS keeps rejecting the Xbox 360. |
Europe's market mostly consists of more "casual" gamers. They enjoy soccer games, party games and stuff like that. They aren't big on FPS games, which is what hurts MS the most in Europe. Also, in the states the name Microsoft is somewhat respected, in Europe Sony is a much more respected name.
In Europe you have very small houses compared to North America, you pay a lot more taxes (less money to spend on Live and games) and their free time is mostly spent with friends and family at a pub, cafe or visiting someones home (let's not forget about Cricket and Football). The Wii is doing well there because it's seen as a party system where families can get together, have a cup of tea and play a bit of bowling or whatever else. The PS3 is seen as an entertainment device which they can use to show off their brand new flat panel space saving TV's.
The 360 is very much an American console built around American past times.
Prepare for termination! It is the only logical thing to do, for I am only loyal to Megatron.
