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ZhugeEX on 27 November 2015
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NewGuy said:

What do you think the split is, ZhugeEX?

Also, why didn't Sony and MS launch the PS3 and 360 over there? Sounds like a missed opportunity to get consumers on their ecosystem with a cheaper console.


Not sure on the split. The PS4 accounts for the majority though. 

So consoles were banned for the past 14 years so PS3 and 360 never officially launched there. That being said there was a niche number of gamers who imported consoles and in fact the PS3/360/Wii were accounting for between 1-2m sales per year in China from 2006-2011 ish. So there is already a large number of people who own these consoles and piracy is a huge reason why people imported 360/PS2 in China. So it would make no sense for Sony/MS to release them officially here in 2015 when anyone who wants one will have one. 

With PS4 and XB1 they launched just after the Western launch + have full Chinese support etc... For example there are some games on PS4/XB1 in China that are not released in any other region. So this time there is a good reason to buy the official version console over an import. And so far 500k have been purchased. 

 

OneKartVita said:
ZhugeEX said:


They already build the consoles in China. It's more to do with the tax + extra costs they need to pay first that increases the RRP. Although PS4 recently had a price cut (along with Japan and Asia) which I've heard boosted sales a bit. 

Oh btw, Sony said they are comitted to launching PS VR in China as well, same time as RotW. 


Thanks for the info.  Sony are smart.  They know China has a rapidly growing upper and middle class.  This market will continually grow. The question is how fast.  

 

They probably see this as a future investment.  Invest now and reap the rewards later.  Ps VR could do well if it's allowed launch with all the western developed games. 

 

Yup, It will grow but I don't think it'll be fast. 

Also there is upcoming competition from FUZE, Tencent and others who plan to launch their own consoles/gaming related products. Not to mention that majority gaming is done on PC/Mobile and that won't change. Only a small number of people will actually have interest in buying these consoles.