Sony admits PS4 is a tough sell in Japan

[Landguy]

overman1 said:

Landguy said:

outlawauron said:

Landguy said:

celador said:

Ka-pi96 said:
I'm sure it will pick up massively once it gets some Japan centric games. The western release had loads of Western games so the success is no surprise.

As far as I know, there is nothing major until way into 2015

To add to that, in a market(Japan) that favors quality gameplay over graphic fidelity(just look at the handheld market), why do they really need a PS4 that essentially only gives them upgraded graphics?

This sounds so odd and definitely doesn't hold as an absolute truth. Handhelds are popular because of commuter culture and the low cost associated, not because of any gameplay over graphics rubbish.

I agree that it is not an absolute, but neither is your explanation.  In almost every large city in Europe or the US, there is a huge commuter market.  In all markets, the cost is King, so that answer means nothing too.  It will always be a combination of many things.

Well the Japanese audience seem to favor visuals way way more than action packed gameplay. Remember they are the ones who popularized the turn-based battle style. if that was the case, the Xboxbrand would be extremely susscessful in Japan.

Apparently, they are unwilling to pay for it(visuals) then...