foxuzamaki
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As the title says, what have been Japan's thoughts on it, if they're accepting it, if they are fine with getting games on it compared to 3DS, vita, etc.
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So What are Japan's impressions of the switch a month later?
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TyMiles2012
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There have been a lot of stuff posted on sales, and it's looking amazing right now. I'm waiting for American sales numbers to show up, but from Japan's perspective, it's a runaway success.
ZombiePlatypus
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I'm very curious about this. Also super curious to see how it's marketed/pushed in Japan. Definitely sold as a console here in the west, but with mobile benefits.
I'd guess it won't really take off there till it gets Pokemon, Monster Hunter and DQX.
I'd guess it won't really take off there till it gets Pokemon, Monster Hunter and DQX.
QuantumSquid
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それはかなり良いと思う。
ZSaberLink
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Way too early to say it's a "runaway success". Its sales are promising so far because it's sold out all the time, and last week when supply went up, it still sold out. However, even with those #s, it's still technically behind the 3DS & Wii U in terms of sales thanks to supply constraints. It's also still only the first month.
No idea what they think about the system yet though.
It's already gotten a significant boost just from the splatoon testfire. It'll only get better once a release date is announced and preorders open.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
Are you sure, I didnt hear him
Gaiaknight
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replace the at Nintendo with in japan
SinCityAssassin
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Don't think the stock currently is enough to have you see that naturally in the wild.
I'm still cautious about bringing it out in public lol
The_Endgamer
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I'm in Australia, not in Japan but I always play mine on the train. Gotta get that word of mouth out and do my part lol. ;D
I thought Japan was super safe about stuff like that
8-Bit Sunset
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Not too good, tbh.
I can walk in any shop where I live and pick one up.
Amazon reviews are not too hot either.
All the kids that I know who have one don't really touch it that much. Especially since the software cost so damn much.
Everyone over here is more into Playstation now.
Safe yes, but everyone will think you are a super nerd, and give you a wide berth.
I can walk in any shop where I live and pick one up.
Amazon reviews are not too hot either.
All the kids that I know who have one don't really touch it that much. Especially since the software cost so damn much.
Everyone over here is more into Playstation now.
Safe yes, but everyone will think you are a super nerd, and give you a wide berth.
Outtrigger888
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Maybe because it's a new device, I baby every new device I get for a few months.
I'm in Osaka now and they are sold out on Yodobashi Camera.
I want one
Last Friday night (2 Fridays actually, 23th march) I was at Yodobashi (the one near Osaka Station) and they had STACKS of Switches - but they were selling pretty quick!
I know this doesn't help
Banjotanooki
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I can vouch for this.
Played Zelda on my switch on the train to Osaka and absolutely no one sat next to me, lol.
You'll probably be able to find one if you go to DenDen Town.I'm in Osaka now and they are sold out on Yodobashi Camera.
I want one
Maybe you smell?
Massive Duck. C.M.
Banned
There are like 35million people in Tokyo at any given moment but less than 600,000 Switches, that should be expected.
It is selling well, the one time I saw one in the store it sold instantly to some children.
There are lots of ads on TV and around, I haven't see any big billboard/mural ads, but word of mouth is good. Even non-gamers know what it is and how you slide the controllers on the sides. And pull it out the dock.
Hm really? I though that Geo at least had them, might be worth checking it out.
Massive Duck. C.M.
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Went on Sunday and no dice. Didn't hit some of the stores further from the station though, could be worth a look
pretty done
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OP is asking about what they think of the console and every single post has been about how they're sold out in Japan lol
Is this a real thing in Japan? Everything I've heard about Japanese culture makes it seem like the people are super judgemental over the dumbest things.
FUNKNOWN iXi
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lol the guy who died, just laying there with chaos going on
replace the at Nintendo with in japan
That is a difficult thing to answer for most here aside from showing that the sales are good. Whomever I speak to about the Switch they know about it, and think it is cool, and want Nintendo to do well (because Nintendo is the last console manufacturer in Japan and everyone knows the characters).
None of my friends have one yet, but they like that it is portable and can do some Wii like things. The children I saw at Geo this weekend were excited to finally find one for sale. One of them ran home to get money from their parents to buy it. People seem to be excited about the machine and the possibility of Nintendo turning things around.
Cyanity: they are, but they won't say anything. Also the things they are judgmental about are completely different than in the West. Generally Nintendo is looked more positively than Sony and doesn't have a strong otaku association. However otaku are becoming better accepted over the past decade.
FingerBang
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The fact that is sold out in Japan doesn't mean it's going to be a success. I mean, I think and hope it will, but PSVR and PS4 Pro have been pretty much impossible to buy at stock price since launch.
I think there's a big problem with the number of units shipped here.
Also, the fact that I have never seen one on the train (and I live close to Shibuya) makes me feel uncomfortable with using it in public.
I think there's a big problem with the number of units shipped here.
Also, the fact that I have never seen one on the train (and I live close to Shibuya) makes me feel uncomfortable with using it in public.
titiklabingapat
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We know how much are being sold in Japan each week.
JinjoUnchained
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The real test will be Splatoon 2, methinks. Going out and seeing multiple Switches linking up for a local Splatoon 2 tournament would be a good sign.
Isn't that a good thing?
I was able to buy one from a week after release, on a Saturday, at opening time, just as they were opening the box, with 3 people right behind me. On a kind-of-rural location.
And its been constantly sold out by then.
I can't convince my GF to use it on the train since we don't use it that often and Zelda is more of a home experience, since we like to point at stuff and yell.
I believe I'll start seeing them on trains when MK8D comes. That is a perfect train game.
And its been constantly sold out by then.
I can't convince my GF to use it on the train since we don't use it that often and Zelda is more of a home experience, since we like to point at stuff and yell.
I believe I'll start seeing them on trains when MK8D comes. That is a perfect train game.
Strangelove77
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Hold on let me ask...
...they said it was "rad as fuck." Whatever that means.
...they said it was "rad as fuck." Whatever that means.
Ascenion
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I played my 3DS all the time and no one looked at me oddly for that. Now the beats I had on for music and the fact that I'm a 6 foot tall black man drew looks but aside from that. I miss the good ol super crowded Tozai line.
Six foot isn't even big unless you live in the UK or something. Are you ripped though? That might be it.
Ascenion
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I wouldn't say I'm ripped, but I would say I'm a pretty big dude. Honestly it was my first time in Japan, and I was told I'd be bigger than everyone else and for the most part it was true. Just not height wise. There were tons of people hovering around 5'11" - 6' so I dunno where that misconception comes from.
My brother went to Japan and our whole family is pretty tall, so he got a few looks at 6 foot 5. A few people asked for pictures with him.
Also might have forgot we were talking about Japan earlier, coz yeah six foot is a bit bigger than average for Japan haha.