Virtua Fighter 5 outsold by DoA4 in Japan

Looks like Japan isn't happy with Virtua Fighter 5... wtf? I thought this was crazy in Japan? I'm not into fighters but... isn't this more popular than Dead or Alive 4? :|

They play it a million times in arcades. Why would they buy it? They already played it.Cedmln

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Looks like Japan isn't happy with Virtua Fighter 5... wtf? I thought this was crazy in Japan? I'm not into fighters but... isn't this more popular than Dead or Alive 4? :|

A_zombie

BECAUSE MOST JAPANESE ARE PLAYING IT IN THE ARCADE!!! No one realises this. Arcades are still big over there.

I understand that everyone plays it in the arcade, but christ everyone played street fighter games in the arcades also and the games would sell well for consoles. doesn't matter how much you play in the arcade you have to go home sometimes right?

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mushroomscout89

[QUOTE="A_zombie"]

Looks like Japan isn't happy with Virtua Fighter 5... wtf? I thought this was crazy in Japan? I'm not into fighters but... isn't this more popular than Dead or Alive 4? :|

iammason

BECAUSE MOST JAPANESE ARE PLAYING IT IN THE ARCADE!!! No one realises this. Arcades are still big over there.

Let's not forget that Tekken is a hot seller there too, plus VF had always been selling high there too. Marvel Vs. Capcom 2? Sold like crazy when it hit the PS2. Arcade or not... it was supposed to be a high seller.

I have a feeling Japan may actually begin to warm up to the 360 in due time. The games are there, the system is there, sales of the Wii and PS3 are waning somewhat, and one of Japan's most highly praised developers is making three exclusive games for the 360 with possible sequels to follow.-Spock-

[QUOTE="-Spock-"]I have a feeling Japan may actually begin to warm up to the 360 in due time. The games are there, the system is there, sales of the Wii and PS3 are waning somewhat, and one of Japan's most highly praised developers is making three exclusive games for the 360 with possible sequels to follow.Rahnyc4

Actually these figures are wrong. 30,000 is how many VF5 sold on its first day where as 60,000 is how much DOA4 sold in its first week(4 days). VF5 was actually the top selling game in Japan last week.
echelon

You're right.... I didn't even notice that.

[QUOTE="Rahnyc4"][QUOTE="-Spock-"]I have a feeling Japan may actually begin to warm up to the 360 in due time. The games are there, the system is there, sales of the Wii and PS3 are waning somewhat, and one of Japan's most highly praised developers is making three exclusive games for the 360 with possible sequels to follow.-Spock-

[QUOTE="A_zombie"]

Looks like Japan isn't happy with Virtua Fighter 5... wtf? I thought this was crazy in Japan? I'm not into fighters but... isn't this more popular than Dead or Alive 4? :|

iammason

BECAUSE MOST JAPANESE ARE PLAYING IT IN THE ARCADE!!! No one realises this. Arcades are still big over there.

Actually these figures are wrong. 30,000 is how many VF5 sold on its first day where as 60,000 is how much DOA4 sold in its first week(4 days). VF5 was actually the top selling game in Japan last week.
echelon