I said 65k for 2nd week. So for me, as expected

Supply problems and the second weeks of the Vita and WiiU were in the holiday period.

So the PS4 wasn't the saviour of console gaming in Japan... how sad .

There is almost no reason to buy it right now. Sales will pick up later.

So it depends on two things. Was PS4 sold out in JP launch week? If yes, then this is most likely supply related. If no then this shows great demand imo because selling 60k the second week if it was available readily launch week, as some people were posting to diminish the launch demand then a lot of people are still buying it week two that could have week one.

If it wasnt sold out week 1 then I would assume that everyone who wanted one could get one and then the drop would be much worse than to 60k. In conclusion, its 2 weeks. #iwantinstantgratification #kneejerk #lookatmeimontwitter #instantanalysis #hashtag #imimportantlookatmyhashtags

I think there's some wishful thinking that it's a supply issue. I think it's more likely a) non-Holiday, b) declining console market in Japan, and c) lack of games that appeal to Japan.

We already heard that stores in Japan were selling out and had already been selling through additional shipments. The console was also released during a month that, like January, typically doesn't see good sales. Unlike North America and Europe, the Japanese launch happened outside of major holidays. It also doesn't help that Sony is now supplying 57 countries and counting. As stated in a survey, most Japanese seem to be waiting for games that have yet to release. In addition, expect mobile gaming devices to do better in Japan than consoles overall. Though that doesn't mean Japan won't be important and I fully expect that it will be responsible for at least 10 million consoles sold by the end of the generation.

Full PR.

http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/140304a_e.html

Tokyo, March 4, 2014 - Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) today announced that the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) computer entertainment system has cumulatively sold through more than 6.0 million units*1 globally as of March 2, 2014 (JST). This also includes the 370,000 units sold through in Japan since its launch on February 22.

PS4 software sales also remain strong with more than 13.7 million*2 copies sold in retail stores worldwide and through digital downloads on PlayStation®Store as of March 2, 2014 (JST). Over 30 exciting titles*3 are available from SCE Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS) and the industry’s best software developers and publishers, including the independent development community. This incredible line-up reflects the strong support for PS4 among developers and publishers, and has led the platform’s accelerated momentum and expansion. A few of the top selling titles included KILLZONE SHADOW FALL (SCE WWS), which has already sold over 2.1 million units worldwide, KNACK (SCE WWS), Call of Duty: Ghosts (Activision), FIFA14 (Electronic Arts), Battlefield 4 (Electronic Arts), and Assassin’s Creed: IV Black Flag (Ubisoft Entertainment). Titles developed by the independent development community such as Contrast (Complusion Gams), Warframe (Digital Extremes) and Don’t Starve: Console Edition (Klei Entertainment), have also been highly acclaimed by gamers. Japanese gamers are enjoying the latest installments of popular franchises, such as DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition (Tecmo Koei Games Co., Ltd), FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn (SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD) and Ryu-ga-gotoku Ishin! (SEGA Corporation).

The PS4 system’s games portfolio will continue to expand with highly anticipated titles such as METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES (Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.), KINGDOM HEARTS III (SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD), Destiny (Activision), Watch_Dogs™ (Ubisoft Entertainment), The Witness (Thekla, Inc.), #DRIVECLUB (SCE WWS), inFAMOUS Second Son™ (SCE WWS) and The Order 1886 (SCE WWS).

Many users have been taking advantage of the features and benefits of the PlayStation®Plus (PS Plus) membership service since the PS4 launch. In addition to existing members, more than half of PS4 owners are enjoying the benefits of PS Plus, demonstrating the explosive growth of the membership service. Subscribers have access to a wide variety of features such as exclusive game discounts, cloud game saves and “Instant Game Collection,” which allows members to play full versions of popular titles from third party developers and publishers, as well as from SCE WWS, at no extra cost. PS4 owners have also been enjoying services such as online multiplayer and automatic patch downloads and installations.

Furthermore, users are also engaging with the world of PlayStation® through PlayStation®App, which has been installed more than 3.6 million times as of March 2. PlayStation App can be downloaded onto iPhones or Android OS smartphones and tablets, allowing users to purchase content over PlayStation Store and exchange messages with friends via PSN℠.

Gamers continue to take advantage of the PS4 system’s deep social features to share experiences with friends around the world. More than 100 million shares*4 have been captured via the “SHARE” button on the Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK®4) and more than 3.6 million gameplay broadcasts*5 have been streamed from PS4 systems via video streaming platforms, Twitch and Ustream. The gameplay broadcasts generated more than 56 million spectate sessions*6. PS4 owners are connecting with millions of gamers around the globe, and are not only enjoying conventional gameplay, but are also immersing themselves in more dynamic, interactive entertainment experiences only possible on PlayStation.

"I am absolutely delighted that PS4 is off to such a great start in Japan," said Andrew House, President and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "The responses we have received for the PS4 system’s integrated social capabilities have been phenomenal, and I couldn’t be more thrilled that gamers are utilizing these unique features to engage, share, play and connect with users around the world. SCE will continue to expand the world of PlayStation by growing its library of breakthrough games and bringing more innovative features and services only possible on PS4."

The PS4 system is currently available in 57 countries worldwide.

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*1 Number of retail sales to consumers is estimated by SCEI. PS4 sales data in Japan collected 2/22/2014 –3/2/2014. PS4 sales data in North America, Europe and Latin America collected 11/15/2013 – 3/1/2014, and in Asia collected 11/29/2013 –3/1/2014.
*2 Number of retail sales to consumers is estimated by SCEI. PS4 sales data in Japan collected 2/22/2014 –3/2/2014. PS4 sales data in North America, Europe and Latin America collected 11/15/2013 – 3/1/2014, and in Asia collected 11/29/2013 –3/1/2014.
*3 Number of titles available as of 3/4/2014.
*4 Data as of 2/28/2014.
*5 Data as of 2/28/2014.
*6 Data as of 2/28/2014.

Resumé...

PS4: Over 6 million
Japan: 370k
Software: Over 13.7 milllion
Killzone: Over 2.1 million

Unlike the Vita and Wii U, the PS4 doesn't have any exclusives except Killzone and Knack.  Maybe Japan sees that even if the US and Europe doesn't. Yakuza is the biggest game in Japan and it can be purchased on the PS3. What's the point in upgrading when there's nothing available that's new?

It'll do better, but once the system actually gets some games.  Also it could be because Japan is smaller and the low stock.  Sony might be delegating less stock to Japan than US and Europe since they know they'll sell more in those areas.