Posted: 2008-08-20 10:31pm
Thus demonstrating that Microsoft only needs provide a few games for the Japanese audience (that don't suck) and their console will sell.
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They basically go through this cycle for every new RPG release over there. I suspect Infnite Undiscovery will cause a similar sales boost in September, and I expect Star Ocean 4 will do the same next year.Stargate Nerd wrote:The 360 is actually sold out till September in Japan.Pelranius wrote:
Looks like the PS3 is outselling the X360, and more so if the price drops again (which is probable), though the X360 beat it in Japan this month (though a fluke from the release of a RPG, IIRC).
Microsoft is orientated to whoever will buy their stuff. The Xbox actually has, for instance, more JRPGs than any of the other home consoles this generation (even the Wii gets no RPG love).If they really care. Microsoft is primarily orientated to the American market.
But unfortunately for them, either they got really poor reviews or they weren't established franchises, so Japan didn't really care.Vendetta wrote:Microsoft is orientated to whoever will buy their stuff. The Xbox actually has, for instance, more JRPGs than any of the other home consoles this generation (even the Wii gets no RPG love).If they really care. Microsoft is primarily orientated to the American market.
But the problem is that the 360 doesn't really sell in Japan. The average week sees the Wii @ 40k, the PS3 @ 10k and the 360 around 2,500.DPDarkPrimus wrote:Thus demonstrating that Microsoft only needs provide a few games for the Japanese audience (that don't suck) and their console will sell.
What Microsoft needs is one of the major anime RPGs/fighting games to be on the XBox 360, but that is difficult. Some of the Japanese developers are still developing for the PS2, if that is any indication.DPDarkPrimus wrote:But unfortunately for them, either they got really poor reviews or they weren't established franchises, so Japan didn't really care.
And then one game comes out and the 360 sells out across Japan. Thus my comment that you quoted. QED.Stargate Nerd wrote:But the problem is that the 360 doesn't really sell in Japan. The average week sees the Wii @ 40k, the PS3 @ 10k and the 360 around 2,500.DPDarkPrimus wrote:Thus demonstrating that Microsoft only needs provide a few games for the Japanese audience (that don't suck) and their console will sell.
It's a bit of an odd assumption that the PS3 may lower prices again and the 360 won't.Pelranius wrote:Looks like the PS3 is outselling the X360, and more so if the price drops again (which is probable), though the X360 beat it in Japan this month (though a fluke from the release of a RPG, IIRC).
Especially when the 360's upcoming september price cut is the current worst kept secret in the industry, and Sony have categorically stated they won't be cutting the PS3's price (As they have previously done, they'll keep the price static and just increase the HDD sizes, there's a 160GB part on the way)apocolypse wrote:It's a bit of an odd assumption that the PS3 may lower prices again and the 360 won't.Pelranius wrote:Looks like the PS3 is outselling the X360, and more so if the price drops again (which is probable), though the X360 beat it in Japan this month (though a fluke from the release of a RPG, IIRC).
I thought I had heard something about an upcoming 360 cut. Poor MS doesn't seem to be doing a good job of secret-keeping huh? I wonder if that's part of the reason 360 sales have flatlined. With a good many people knowing about a price cut coming up, why buy one right now? I've thought about picking up a newer one myself as mine's the old 20GB pre-HDMI model, but it's still running trusty so it's probably a bit of a waste of money.Vendetta wrote:Especially when the 360's upcoming september price cut is the current worst kept secret in the industry, and Sony have categorically stated they won't be cutting the PS3's price (As they have previously done, they'll keep the price static and just increase the HDD sizes, there's a 160GB part on the way)apocolypse wrote:It's a bit of an odd assumption that the PS3 may lower prices again and the 360 won't.Pelranius wrote:Looks like the PS3 is outselling the X360, and more so if the price drops again (which is probable), though the X360 beat it in Japan this month (though a fluke from the release of a RPG, IIRC).
The Arcade is actually the cheapest current console in the UK. It's £20 cheaper than the Wii.apocolypse wrote: Edit: Damn...I didn't hear about it going down to $199 for the Arcade. That's a nice price point.
No kidding? That's good to hear. I feel bad for the EU and Aussie members cause it seems like you guys are always getting the shaft on price.Vendetta wrote:The Arcade is actually the cheapest current console in the UK. It's £20 cheaper than the Wii.apocolypse wrote: Edit: Damn...I didn't hear about it going down to $199 for the Arcade. That's a nice price point.
...Yes. Pretty much the only thing that the arcade doesn't have is the hard drive, so you can't take full advantage of the online marketplace (save for, of course, the arcade games).Bounty wrote:How neutered is the Arcade, though? Will it even play all games?
You do get a 512MB memory unit though, so you can get basically anything other than demos and Shivering Isles without further outlay.Hotfoot wrote:...Yes. Pretty much the only thing that the arcade doesn't have is the hard drive, so you can't take full advantage of the online marketplace (save for, of course, the arcade games).Bounty wrote:How neutered is the Arcade, though? Will it even play all games?
It's worth pointing out, even though it may be obvious, that you cannot get most TV shows, movies, or other such things on a mere 512MB card. You're looking at, mostly, savegames, themes, gamerpictures, some music, some DLC (not map packs, those usually check in at 400-600MB), but that's about it.Vendetta wrote:You do get a 512MB memory unit though, so you can get basically anything other than demos and Shivering Isles without further outlay.Hotfoot wrote:...Yes. Pretty much the only thing that the arcade doesn't have is the hard drive, so you can't take full advantage of the online marketplace (save for, of course, the arcade games).Bounty wrote:How neutered is the Arcade, though? Will it even play all games?
I was wondering when they were going to increase the memory. It rather irritates me that there are different versions of both consoles, because it only increases my confusion (I don't have the time to justify buying a console and play games on it in college).Vendetta wrote:Especially when the 360's upcoming september price cut is the current worst kept secret in the industry, and Sony have categorically stated they won't be cutting the PS3's price (As they have previously done, they'll keep the price static and just increase the HDD sizes, there's a 160GB part on the way)apocolypse wrote:It's a bit of an odd assumption that the PS3 may lower prices again and the 360 won't.Pelranius wrote:Looks like the PS3 is outselling the X360, and more so if the price drops again (which is probable), though the X360 beat it in Japan this month (though a fluke from the release of a RPG, IIRC).
When in doubt ask Wikipedia:Pelranius wrote: I was wondering when they were going to increase the memory. It rather irritates me that there are different versions of both consoles, because it only increases my confusion (I don't have the time to justify buying a console and play games on it in college).
Funny note on this... about a week ago I asked one of my local game retailers if the launch of the 80GB PS3 last Friday (yes, we are well and truly behind on PS3 releases... and ours don't even work with PS2 games) would mean a price drop for the 40GB model. The guy told me that it wouldn't, because Sony have ordered retailers to return all 40GB models currently out there, so that they can be refitted and reboxed into 80GB versions.Vendetta wrote:Especially when the 360's upcoming september price cut is the current worst kept secret in the industry, and Sony have categorically stated they won't be cutting the PS3's price (As they have previously done, they'll keep the price static and just increase the HDD sizes, there's a 160GB part on the way)
The headset isn't much of a problem, as any mic is quite cheap, even the best Microsoft one. I believe I bought the best in Gamestop (wired with foam earphone, instead of one you plugged into your ear) for less than $15. Unfortunately, a wireless is about $60.Vendetta wrote:Actually, all models have HDMI now. The Elite was just the first to include it.
If you shop around, an Arcade and 120GB HDD seperately can turn out cheaper than an Elite (albeit you'd also have a headset if you got the elite).
Unless you play with your arms completely extended, the only reason to get a wireless headset is for use with guitar peripherals.chitoryu12 wrote:Unfortunately, a wireless is about $60.
You know I highly doubt that Sony would go through all that trouble and have the 40gigs shipped back to retrofit them. It's more likely that the 80gig version will simply replace the 40gig once the latter is all sold out.DaveJB wrote:
Funny note on this... about a week ago I asked one of my local game retailers if the launch of the 80GB PS3 last Friday (yes, we are well and truly behind on PS3 releases... and ours don't even work with PS2 games) would mean a price drop for the 40GB model. The guy told me that it wouldn't, because Sony have ordered retailers to return all 40GB models currently out there, so that they can be refitted and reboxed into 80GB versions.