Microsoft admits defeat (link)

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6143247.html

"The Xbox 360's main appeal is high definition, but we couldn't successfully convey it [to the general public]," added Maruyama.

No, no, no, Mr. Maruyama.

The Japanese public knows what high-definition is. They just don't understand why high definition should be the key selling point for the 360, since the PS3 is also high-definition.

So...bad excuse, sorry.

Microsoft: "Buy me, buy me, buy me, pleeease. We'll make the premium bundle the equivalent of $50 cheaper in your country!"

Japanese consumer: "Umm...no thanks. Can you pass me another Big Mac, though?"

720 any one?

it admits to a slow start in japan, not defeat p0g0theclown

slow start in Japan = defeat.

If the 360 sold much worse than the original Xbox did, and the Xbox ended up at 500,000 consoles sold in Japan at the end of this generation, how bad do you think Sony and Nintendo are going to crush Microsoft's precious Japanese market potential when those consoles launch?

720 any one?

Bobakuzero

MicroFLop :lol:

M$ is never going to take the Japanese market, I honestly don't even know why they bother.

The saddest part is that M$ spent countless amounts of money changing their image so it's appealing to the Japanese and they still failed.

ahahaha HD is overated. Sorry microsoft, maybe next time you'll think before releasing your next gen console half a year before your competitors with nothing but souped up shiny rofflebox graphics to impress.DarkPhoenix64

:roll:

Whatever...when you finally buy an HDTV come back and say that.

[QUOTE="p0g0theclown"]it admits to a slow start in japan, not defeat fuzzysquash

slow start in Japan = defeat.

If the 360 sold much worse than the original Xbox did, and the Xbox ended up at 500,000 consoles sold in Japan at the end of this generation, how bad do you think Sony and Nintendo are going to crush Microsoft's precious Japanese market potential when those consoles launch?

[QUOTE="fuzzysquash"]

[QUOTE="p0g0theclown"]it admits to a slow start in japan, not defeat Iron-Dragon

slow start in Japan = defeat.

If the 360 sold much worse than the original Xbox did, and the Xbox ended up at 500,000 consoles sold in Japan at the end of this generation, how bad do you think Sony and Nintendo are going to crush Microsoft's precious Japanese market potential when those consoles launch?

Logical analysis by statistics makes me happy :D

Let's break that down a little bit. Because this was a conference call to announce quarterly performance, we're assuming that these downloads were performed by the 1.5 million people who managed to score an Xbox 360 during the period. More accurately, the content was downloaded by the 50% of Xbox 360 owners who have connected to Xbox Live. This means that 750,000 people downloaded 4 million items, or a download rate of 5.33 Xbox Live Marketplace items per connected gamer.

[QUOTE="DarkPhoenix64"] ahahaha HD is overated. Sorry microsoft, maybe next time you'll think before releasing your next gen console half a year before your competitors with nothing but souped up shiny rofflebox graphics to impress.Herrdoktor

:roll:

Whatever...when you finally buy an HDTV come back and say that.

it admits to a slow start in japan, not defeat p0g0theclown

haha fuzzysquash cant readskixwolf

[QUOTE="p0g0theclown"]it admits to a slow start in japan, not defeat Bad--Robot

Both are Japanese companies.

That's a moot example.

The Japanese are very biased towards western electronics companies.

ahahaha HD is overated. Sorry microsoft, maybe next time you'll think before releasing your next gen console half a year before your competitors with nothing but souped up shiny rofflebox graphics to impress.DarkPhoenix64

[QUOTE="skixwolf"]haha fuzzysquash cant readKruza

:lol:

I'm pretty sure fuzzysquash can read okay.

Fuzzysquash is a double major in Political Science and Philosophy at the University of Washington.

He just likes to put a little "spin" on the title to keep things interesting.

[QUOTE="Kruza"][QUOTE="skixwolf"]haha fuzzysquash cant readfuzzysquash

:lol:

I'm pretty sure fuzzysquash can read okay.

Fuzzysquash is a double major in Political Science and Philosophy at the University of Washington.

He just likes to put a little "spin" on the title to keep things interesting.

[QUOTE="fuzzysquash"]

[QUOTE="Kruza"][QUOTE="skixwolf"]haha fuzzysquash cant readskixwolf

:lol:

I'm pretty sure fuzzysquash can read okay.

Fuzzysquash is a double major in Political Science and Philosophy at the University of Washington.

He just likes to put a little "spin" on the title to keep things interesting.

Well, Microsoft can't be defeated when its next gen competition isn't out yet.

But if the original Xbox got trounced in Japan this gen, and the 360 is doing worse than its predecessor, can you imagine how bad it will be crushed when the competing platforms launch?

[QUOTE="p0g0theclown"]it admits to a slow start in japan, not defeat Bad--Robot

it admits to a slow start in japan, not defeat p0g0theclown

M$ is never going to take the Japanese market, I honestly don't even know why they bother.

The saddest part is that M$ spent countless amounts of money changing their image so it's appealing to the Japanese and they still failed.

Herrdoktor

Indeed, seriously.

[QUOTE="skixwolf"][QUOTE="fuzzysquash"]

[QUOTE="Kruza"][QUOTE="skixwolf"]haha fuzzysquash cant readfuzzysquash

:lol:

I'm pretty sure fuzzysquash can read okay.

Fuzzysquash is a double major in Political Science and Philosophy at the University of Washington.

He just likes to put a little "spin" on the title to keep things interesting.

Well, Microsoft can't be defeated when its next gen competition isn't out yet.

But if the original Xbox got trounced in Japan this gen, and the 360 is doing worse than its predecessor, can you imagine how bad it will be crushed when the competing platforms launch?

[QUOTE="Kruza"][QUOTE="skixwolf"]haha fuzzysquash cant readfuzzysquash

:lol:

I'm pretty sure fuzzysquash can read okay.

Fuzzysquash is a double major in Political Science and Philosophy at the University of Washington.

He just likes to put a little "spin" on the title to keep things interesting.

There is nothing to state that M$ have admitted defeat. I'm sorry, it required you to read the article.... Sagacious_Tien

M$ will never admit defeat even if they are selling 500 units a week.

Simple observation of the facts shows that M$ is hurting in the Japanese market.

The problem is that M$ can get very bullish about a market that do not dominate and they will continue to pour unnecessary amounts of money into Japan when they should just solidify their gains in the E.U and N.A.

[QUOTE="Bobakuzero"]

720 any one?

HideoKojimaPS4

MicroFLop :lol:

Maruyama previously said that they were hoping to sell 1million units in Japan by summer because it would make developing for the xbox360 easier for the developers. 

Doesn't look good for xbox in japan... again. 

But what did you expect with only 6 launch games, 12 backwards compatibility games, no RPGs, and your best selling fighter delayed.

[QUOTE="DarkPhoenix64"] ahahaha HD is overated. Sorry microsoft, maybe next time you'll think before releasing your next gen console half a year before your competitors with nothing but souped up shiny rofflebox graphics to impress.Herrdoktor

:roll:

Whatever...when you finally buy an HDTV come back and say that.

My uncle bought one. He also bought a 360. And frankly i cant see what all the big hoo haa is about. 360 games are that impressive to look at. If i want to look at ultra sharp resolutions i'll get a pc game and upgrade my PC.

[QUOTE="Herrdoktor"]

[QUOTE="DarkPhoenix64"] ahahaha HD is overated. Sorry microsoft, maybe next time you'll think before releasing your next gen console half a year before your competitors with nothing but souped up shiny rofflebox graphics to impress.DarkPhoenix64

:roll:

Whatever...when you finally buy an HDTV come back and say that.

My uncle bought one. He also bought a 360. And frankly i cant see what all the big hoo haa is about. 360 games are that impressive to look at. If i want to look at ultra sharp resolutions i'll get a pc game and upgrade my PC.

360 games aren't the best example of the HD format.

I was unimpressed by the PGR, etc too.

HD looks the best with tv shows like Discovery HD or watching football in HD.

There is no comparison between HD and regular broadcasts.

Maruyama previously said that they were hoping to sell 1million units in Japan by summer because it would make developing for the xbox360 easier for the developers.

Doesn't look good for xbox in japan... again.

But what did you expect with only 6 launch games, 12 backwards compatibility games, no RPGs, and your best selling fighter delayed.

viciousnip

ahahaha HD is overated. Sorry microsoft, maybe next time you'll think before releasing your next gen console half a year before your competitors with nothing but souped up shiny rofflebox graphics to impress.DarkPhoenix64

[QUOTE="Iron-Dragon"] [QUOTE="p0g0theclown"]it admits to a slow start in japan, not defeat Silencer786

Any ways I don't ever see M$ taking over the Japanese market or even making a dent for that matter. As some one stated earlier, the Japanese are very biased against most US companies.

if 360 can take US it's all good

WTFlazy8um87

man wtf u doing? :D

Wow fuzzy that was about the most fanboysih statements i have ever heard from you before. what changed in the last year and a half. jg4xchamp