[News] Microsoft admits slow start for Xbox 360 in Japan

Of course.

 

But I must say, the comparision would be skewed what with 360 having only 7 or so launch games

 

Which brings me back to my initial point...

I'm not saying you're wrong, i mean you obviously prefer the Xbox lineup and Xbox type of games, and who am i to say "you're wrong". By the same token, it's obvious mckmas will always stand by the PS2/3/4/5/6 lineup of games.

That's why i was saying a discussion over this between you two is useless.

 

That's very doubtful. The very majority of JRPGs don't sell that well outside Japan. Even Final Fantasy and DQ, the two successful ones in the West haven't sold near as much as they do in Japan. The JRPG support they are getting at the moment is likely because Xbox360 is still a wildecard and Microsoft is investing a lot in the studios.

Note, that I wasn't talking about the ports or multiplatform efforts like Resident Evil 5 etc, but was commenting on the probability of seeing extended exclusive support by those that are now backing Xbox360 because of investments by Microsoft with JRPG games. The fact that some of them raised concerns should tell you that Microsofts market penetration in their region is a concern to them.

 

Point taken.

Edit: @ Phil I see where you're coming from, and I know certain devs have expressed concern. But unless the Japanese market gets revitalized, Japanese devs are going to have to rely more and more on overseas markets. And the 360 is poised to hold a large chunk of it. I think MS is in a good position in that sense.

 

No problem.

Now, a bit more interesting stuff... Has this been posted already? (don't stone me to death if it has)

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=14363

Nothing new really.

 

No this is not true. I personally never said who had the better launch in Japan. "One" posted the real PS2 launch and compared it to the X360 launch. Alpha-Sparton said the Xbox 360 launch was WAY better than the PS2 launch; which I was just trying to point out it seemed a bit much to say.

I thought they were about even give or take, no clear/runaway winner.

 

That wasn't the point of my post. The point of the post was drop it cause that discussion will never end and will never produce anything worthwhile.

 

Wouldn't VF5 give a boost to the 360, not just in Japan, but worldwide?
Personally I would be happy to see it land on the 360, of course, I am also hoping KI makes a revival, and Karate Champ lands on Arcade.


EDIT: for the poor-souls who did not play KC.

 

I know I just wanted to make a statement. I didn't want people to get the wrong ideas about me. You know?