Yup and the sales were not that good. It has to be noted though tht that game was not a console game but more of a stand alone game which will usually sell worse because you actually have to hookit up to your TV seperately.

If it had been an attachment to the PS1 or PS2 it would of sold better and it will sell better because it will use the native controller for the Wii.

A nunchuck and wii mote is less space consuming than a large shield and sword. the memory card was pretty big too for space constrained Japan.

 A lot of people over look this but one of the Wiis biggest advantages in Japan is its size. In the US size is unimportant.

This should mean that the 360 should meet the Xbox sales in Japan when you align launches and next week should jump a bit over it:

http://www.vgchartz.com/hwcomps.php?cons1=XB&reg1=Japan&cons2=XB&reg2=Japan&cons3=X360&reg3=Japan&align=1

Still kinda shocking that no matter what game is released, Japanese gamers aren't interested in the 360 or PS3.

DQ swords will sell more than 500k, in fact i think that will be the minimum. We've already seen the 250k preorders, that would imply around 750k sales LTD, but good legs could make it more.

NGS was released on the 14th, that is 4 days of sales.  That is probably half of lifetime sales right there.

Damn it looks like it will be a close run this week between xbox360 and PS3.

I also think it is fun for microsoft that they will soon have sold more 360 than they did sell the origional xbox in Japan.

I still think that Nintendo owns Japan :)

Guys
Dragon Quest Kinshin which is similar to DQ swords released in japan and sold over 500k copies.

What do you mean it didnt sell well lol. It was a little toy sword you hooked into your TV and played the game with. 500k is massive for that type of game. Are you guys sure you arent talking about something else? Because referencing this game is a bad bad way to sat DQ:S on the Wii wont sell well. Its on the hottest console in Japan right now and will likely be bundled. If DQ:S sells 500k alone in Japan that would be crazy good. Would make it the best selling next gen 3rd party game in Japan.

You all must be thinking of something else. 

Really disappointed in Trusty Bell's figures. They should be higher for a quality RPG. At least the 360 got a hardware boost - the PS3 got nothing, but at least Sony was saved the indignation of being outsold by the 360. (NGS sales around expectations).

The top 10 says it all - all Wii & DS. Next week, both NGS & Trusty Bell will be out of the top 10 - and business will return to normal. Itadki (sp)? Streets should do really well.

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I think everyone is seriously underestimating DQ:S. Its a really original game, with a huge license - on a new/cheap console. If it gets terrible Famitsu scores (say 28/40) it will fall off quickly... but if it gets a decent score (i.e. 35/40+) it might just be the next big thing.

I can't imagine too many kids in Japan that wouldn't want to own DQ:S!

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Starting to feel sorry for EG5. Up against Zelda, DQ:S and more. It may sell a few units, but its going to be swamped big time.

I think Microsoft has learned their lesson, though. They're pumping money at JRPGs like gangbusters; I suspect that they've basically established a new baseline of 2k+ instead of 1k- per week, which was what they were seeing at the end of Xbox's lifespan and the beginning of the 360s. 

I don't expect them to suddenly go and dominate Japan -- I just think they've gone from a miserable performance to a very bad one, and I expect that new, better performance to stick. It's not great, but MS is known for slowly, gradually gaining market share. In fact, I almost consider it their calling card; I still remember the way IE took over.  

Im trying to keep my faith that Hotshots is going to move PS3's this July, but I didnt know its going to be right in the thick with DQ:S Mario Party and Opoona. I dont expect much of anything from Opoona but I think MP:8 and DQ:S could possibly do some damage. I guess we will have to see. Im not going to hold this unimpressive NGS bump against the PS3. It is a port after all. But I cant help but get this bad feeling.

I guess next we start to look towards E3, July 11th through 13th guys (I believe) should be interesting.

NOW I think you understand the meaning of my little foretellings.

Controversy!! Metal Gear Solid 4 will NOT go the Playstation 3

http://www.popzart.com/?page=view&topic=267

Kojima Ain't Feeling HD

http://www.popzart.com/?page=view&topic=345

Oh, and to explain what is happening on the charts week after week:

The WiiDS Phenomenon

http://www.popzart.com/?page=view&topic=514

Stay tuned. You ain't seen nothing yet.

John Lucas