Why The Xbox 360 Will Fail In Japan

A Chinese analyst has stated that the Xbox 360 willset to be released with higher prices than those of
not be popular in China for two major reasons.the XBox 360 so perhaps the Nintendo Revolution will
Firstly, there is not enough diversity of game types.be left to sweep up the market in China.
This was originally one of the problems with the firstFor whatever reason, Microsoft is unable to
XBox although more recently this problem has been"successfully" release a video game console in the
addressed. Also, many games are going to be crossJapanese market. Gamers in Japan seem more apt to
platform, with many expected to be released on thebuy a console which comes with a bit of history, and
PS3 and the Xbox 360 if not the Nintendo Revolutiona proven track record.
as well (presuming the games can cope with the newOf course, the playstation dynasty already has a
controller).huge following in China and has had ever since the
Secondly, the Chinese market can not cope with thelaunch of the PS1 but if price is going to be an issue
high prices that the Xbox 360 demands. The PS3 isthat could all be set to dramatically change.