| A Chinese analyst has stated that the Xbox 360 will | | | | set 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 first | | | | For 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 cross | | | | Japanese market. Gamers in Japan seem more apt to |
| platform, with many expected to be released on the | | | | buy a console which comes with a bit of history, and |
| PS3 and the Xbox 360 if not the Nintendo Revolution | | | | a proven track record. |
| as well (presuming the games can cope with the new | | | | Of 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 the | | | | launch of the PS1 but if price is going to be an issue |
| high prices that the Xbox 360 demands. The PS3 is | | | | that could all be set to dramatically change. |