Why the 360 isnt selling well in Japan.

Japan has a space issue I believe. They live in smaller homes then Americans and I believe closer together. Imagine the damage a fire hazard like the x360 could do. It would be awful.

Safety first says PS3. j/k j/k Not a fanboy of any kind

It's called brand loyalty.siLVURcross

[QUOTE="siLVURcross"]It's called brand loyalty.Nedemis

I think its cause since PS2 blew X360 out of the water with japanese support, MS should've kept cry on in devlopment
and make sure all the other devs tag along

and yeah that ad was a waste of money :lol:

It's called brand loyalty.siLVURcross

[QUOTE="Nedemis"][QUOTE="siLVURcross"]It's called brand loyalty.Rhubarb9

I think its cause since PS2 blew X360 out of the water with japanese support, MS should've kept cry on in devlopment
and make sure all the other devs tag along

and yeah that ad was a waste of money :lol:

[QUOTE="Rhubarb9"]

[QUOTE="Nedemis"] Not even close. It's called National loyalty. They simply won't support a "non" Japanese company.FirstDiscovery

I think its cause since PS2 blew X360 out of the water with japanese support, MS should've kept cry on in devlopment
and make sure all the other devs tag along

and yeah that ad was a waste of money :lol:

[QUOTE="FirstDiscovery"][QUOTE="Rhubarb9"] Ipod >> whatever japanese mp3/media player in sales

I think its cause since PS2 blew X360 out of the water with japanese support, MS should've kept cry on in devlopment
and make sure all the other devs tag along

and yeah that ad was a waste of money :lol:

Bigboi500

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"][QUOTE="FirstDiscovery"]Yes iPod and Windows, the only two examples people come up with. Ive studied economics for years, and it is indeed true, the Japanese go out of their way to avoid foreign productsFirstDiscovery

We in the US depend too much on foreign products and as a result we have lost tons of nation jobs.

[QUOTE="FirstDiscovery"][QUOTE="Rhubarb9"] Ipod >> whatever japanese mp3/media player in sales

I think its cause since PS2 blew X360 out of the water with japanese support, MS should've kept cry on in devlopment
and make sure all the other devs tag along

and yeah that ad was a waste of money :lol:

Bigboi500

The economic problems are pretty much Global btw.

Japan has a space issue I believe.

acsguitar

The "space issue" is the result of too many Japanese living in the urban areas such as Tokyo. The Japanese countryside is so underpopulated to a point that some rural areas will pay people to live there for several months. Since there are too many people living in the urban areas, prices are high which explains the "space issue" as it would be expensive to have more living space.

The main reason why the Xbox 360 does not sell well in Japan has nothing to with the console's national origin, but the type of games it has. Games that appeal to Western tastes, such as first-person shooters, do not appeal to the Japanese who prefer games like Dragon Quest and the software that elitists of System Wars often loath, such as WiiFit. Microsoft should know better that what works well in the West may not work well in the East due to cultural differences.

Because it doesn't have enough games they want or care for. Thats the anwser to that. Multiplats they can get on the PS3 anyway.

And for people that say they don't buy foreign products are kidding themselves.

Japan has a space issue I believe. They live in smaller homes then Americans and I believe closer together. Imagine the damage a fire hazard like the x360 could do. It would be awful.

Safety first says PS3. j/k j/k Not a fanboy of any kind

acsguitar

Because it doesn't have enough games they want or care for. Thats the anwser to that. Multiplats they can get on the PS3 anyway.

And for people that say they don't buy foreign products are kidding themselves.

hayato_

[QUOTE="acsguitar"]

Japan has a space issue I believe.

malkiko

The "space issue" is the result of too many Japanese living in the urban areas such as Tokyo. The Japanese countryside is so underpopulated to a point that some rural areas will pay people to live there for several months. Since there are too many people living in the urban areas, prices are high which explains the "space issue" as it would be expensive to have more living space.

The main reason why the Xbox 360 does not sell well in Japan has nothing to with the console's national origin, but the type of games it has. Games that appeal to Western tastes, such as first-person shooters, do not appeal to the Japanese who prefer games like Dragon Quest and the software that elitists of System Wars often loath, such as WiiFit. Microsoft should know better that what works well in the West may not work well in the East due to cultural differences.

[QUOTE="siLVURcross"]It's called brand loyalty.Bigboi500

Japan has a space issue I believe. They live in smaller homes then Americans and I believe closer together. Imagine the damage a fire hazard like the x360 could do. It would be awful.

Safety first says PS3. j/k j/k Not a fanboy of any kind

The 360 is the greatest console this gen, but thses ppl can't see it. Tsk..What a shame,MS deserves better.foreverflame890

[QUOTE="foreverflame890"]The 360 is the greatest console this gen, but thses ppl can't see it. Tsk..What a shame,MS deserves better.naruto7777

Japan has a space issue I believe.

The "space issue" is the result of too many Japanese living in the urban areas such as Tokyo. The Japanese countryside is so underpopulated to a point that some rural areas will pay people to live there for several months. Since there are too many people living in the urban areas, prices are high which explains the "space issue" as it would be expensive to have more living space.

The main reason why the Xbox 360 does not sell well in Japan has nothing to with the console's national origin, but the type of games it has. Games that appeal to Western tastes, such as first-person shooters, do not appeal to the Japanese who prefer games like Dragon Quest and the software that elitists of System Wars often loath, such as WiiFit. Microsoft should know better that what works well in the West may not work well in the East due to cultural differences.

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"][QUOTE="siLVURcross"]It's called brand loyalty.siLVURcross

maybe just maybe they dont like the 360... even if it has more Rpgs (and Japanese sure love rpgs) most of them are mediocre/average titles so japanese just dont bother getting 360's...

and its not like PS3 is selling millions over there either... seems like the handheld market is the only strong point this gen in Japan..

Many Japanese are racist. Go read info on it. It was shocking. Heh kinda like going to a soccer game in spain (its terrible how they treat African players). The Japanese really dislike non Japanese (mix) citizens and or legal residents. Hmm why doesnt teh xbox 360 sell well in Japan? Who knows.... They are free to buy whatever they want. Just like I havent bought a ps3. Doesnt make me a racist imo. But yea, racism is a problem in Japan, just like every other country in this ugly world. azell07

Uh, no thats not why 360 is failing in Japan.

[QUOTE="FirstDiscovery"][QUOTE="Rhubarb9"] Ipod >> whatever japanese mp3/media player in sales

I think its cause since PS2 blew X360 out of the water with japanese support, MS should've kept cry on in devlopment
and make sure all the other devs tag along

and yeah that ad was a waste of money :lol:

Bigboi500

Yes iPod and Windows, the only two examples people come up with. Ive studied economics for years, and it is indeed true, the Japanese go out of their way to avoid foreign products

Even if that's true can you blame them? Look at what's happened to the US

Japan was in recession before the US was BTW, they have posted 1 more quarter of negative growth than most of the G7 (not sure if it is all)

First Disc is right, the japanese go out of their way to adviod anything forien, especially electronics. MS has some of the biggest games that the JP market could ever want, the main reason is pure hatred of forigen products.

[QUOTE="FirstDiscovery"][QUOTE="Bigboi500"]Even if that's true can you blame them? Look at what's happened to the US.Bigboi500

We in the US depend too much on foreign products and as a result we have lost tons of nation jobs.

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"][QUOTE="FirstDiscovery"]

Yes iPod and Windows, the only two examples people come up with. Ive studied economics for years, and it is indeed true, the Japanese go out of their way to avoid foreign productsthegoldenpoo

Even if that's true can you blame them? Look at what's happened to the US

Japan was in recession before the US was BTW, they have posted 1 more quarter of negative growth than most of the G7 (not sure if it is all)

First Disc is right, the japanese go out of their way to adviod anything forien, especially electronics. MS has some of the biggest games that the JP market could ever want, the main reason is pure hatred of forigen products.

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"][QUOTE="FirstDiscovery"]Whats that?:|JediRiff

We in the US depend too much on foreign products and as a result we have lost tons of nation jobs.

[QUOTE="Nedemis"][QUOTE="siLVURcross"]It's called brand loyalty.Rhubarb9

[QUOTE="siLVURcross"][QUOTE="Bigboi500"]Oh really? PS3 isn't exactly flying off the shelves either. Last gen Japan didn't buy many Gamecubes so I don't think it's about brand loyalty over there.Bigboi500

[QUOTE="acsguitar"]

Japan has a space issue I believe.

malkiko

The main reason why the Xbox 360 does not sell well in Japan has nothing to with the console's national origin, but the type of games it has. Games that appeal to Western tastes, such as first-person shooters, do not appeal to the Japanese who prefer games like Dragon Quest and the software that elitists of System Wars often loath, such as WiiFit. Microsoft should know better that what works well in the West may not work well in the East due to cultural differences.

Microsoft have worked their butts off for Japan. They have a lot of Jrpgs over there. It isn't helping sell the 360. Japan loves Jrpgs and the PS2 sold really well in Japan as a result. It is about Xbox 360 being a foreign product, nothing more. Yes, Japanese buy Ipods and Windows, but that is really it. It is a failed effort on Microsoft's part. I bet if Microsoft miraculously ended up with all the rights to Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy...360 still wouldn't sell well in Japan.

[QUOTE="foreverflame890"]The 360 is the greatest console this gen, but thses ppl can't see it. Tsk..What a shame,MS deserves better.naruto7777