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[Salvor.Hardin]

Really?

LOL. If you think that's indicative of what's available in the shops right now, you're crazy.

 

[theprodigy]

Considering the PS4 just about matched the Original Nintendo Wii and the Wii numbers are from December during the Holiday season....PS4 just about matching those numbers in Late Feburary is pretty good imho.

I was one of few that predicted it would do better than 300k as well in a different thread a few weeks back...so it's not too surprising to me but yet good to see these numbers. Of course I was not expecting HUGE numbers considering the state of console gaming in Japan so i supppose it makes these numbers even better considering the entire perspective of Japan.

Also...LMAO at the hermits making fun of PS4 numbers because it resembles Wii-U launch numbers in Japan...but yet they refrain from mentioning how PS4 almost matched the Original Wii numbers which launched in Japan during Holiday season... Trolls will be trolls but xbox fanboys should tred lightly ..PS4 fanboys will have last laughs im sure.

two things:
1. the average prediction in the February Media Create predictions was 338k, and in the general thread it was certainly far higher than that
2.

Indeed.

It was a very successful launch that can't really be used to predict much of anything moving forward.

 

[Hydrargyrus]

Woow

Pretty good numbers and pretty much than those that could be expected reading some posts...



This gen has only one name for me: PS4

 

[Mung]

two things:
1. the average prediction in the February Media Create predictions was 338k, and in the general thread it was certainly far higher than that
2.

But after launch anecdotes and shipment numbers predictions were much lower. See the last few pages of the latest mc thread.

 

[Bebpo]

They need people for that to happen and at the rate Japan going it's not looking good.
It's rather telling be it indie or AAA the lack of new blood in the Japanese gaming industry .

Yeah I agree totally. It feels like it's been forever since a young new programmer/director/designer came in and became the next Mikami, Kojima, Miyamoto, Kamiya, Team Silent, Ueda. These guys are all getting older and retiring. There needs to be new blood to replace them or the freshness of Japanese games is gonna go and what'll be left are just the made-by-corporation stuff like what Bamco puts out.

 

[Man]

One thing's for sure: Square Enix is releasing Final Fantasy 14 at the *perfect* time for player adoption.

 

[theprodigy]

But after launch anecdotes and shipment numbers predictions were much lower. See the last few pages of the latest mc thread.

yeah, that's why I usually don't modify my predictions like that for sales stuff
it's worked out for me so far

 

[cafemomo]

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Also...LMAO at the hermits making fun of PS4 numbers because it resembles Wii-U launch numbers in Japan...but yet they refrain from mentioning how PS4 almost matched the Original Wii numbers which launched in Japan during Holiday season... Trolls will be trolls but xbox fanboys should tred lightly ..PS4 fanboys will have last laughs im sure.

Your last part wasn't really necessary, but those people "making fun" of PS4 #s because of similarities to the Wii U have every right to do so. Yes, Sony did good by making Japan wait til there were some Japanese games readily available for launch, but SCEJ themselves could helped the PS4 get a bit more sales.

Where is Hot Shots Golf? Where is Ape Escape?

 

[slapnuts]

Well one thing we can all agree on...a Console does not need Japan anymore to be succesful...Look at Xbox 360 for example.

Personally to me Japan has little meaning to me anymore...N.America and Europe are the two important regions these days when it comes to console sales, at least that is how it seems to me.

 

[Nightengale]

LOL. If you think that's indicative of what's available in the shops right now, you're crazy.

Are you saying this from an actual position of knowledge?

I'd trust that website over your summarisation of "most accounts."

Besides, share your sources. Even Dualshockers cite for their hyperbolic sales stories of Ps4 selling well in Japan.

 

[HAIDO HATO]

Only good things from Sony from here on out. Numbers look good.

 

[slapnuts]

Your last part wasn't really necessary, but those people "making fun" of PS4 #s because of similarities to the Wii U have every right to do so. Yes, Sony did good by making Japan wait til there were some Japanese games readily available for launch, but SCEJ themselves could helped the PS4 get a bit more sales.

Where is Hot Shots Golf? Where is Ape Escape?

That's your opinion buddy....We can say the same about all the trolling going on. Funny how i get pointed out but the real trolls dont..go figure. You can look at my history to prove that.

 

[LuuKyK]

LOL. If you think that's indicative of what's available in the shops right now, you're crazy.

Its certainly more indicative than your assumptions.

 

[Jamix012]

That's your opinion buddy....We can say the same about all the trolling going on. Funny how i get pointed out but the real trolls dont..go figure. You can look at my history to prove that.

Frankly, in my eyes you're the trolliest troll that ever trolled this thread. "Real Trolls" my ass.

 

[Tripon]

That's your opinion buddy....We can say the same about all the trolling going on. Funny how i get pointed out but the real trolls dont..go figure. You can look at my history to prove that.

You're the one calling people out. Drop the persecution complex.

 

[slapnuts]

Frankly, in my eyes you're the trolliest troll that ever trolled this thread. "Real Trolls" my ass.

Thats your opinion too, buddy. Could careless what you think..mind your business

 

[SolidSnakex]

LOL. If you think that's indicative of what's available in the shops right now, you're crazy.

I posted a source, so post your sources for "most accounts" as well as this being below Sony's expectations.

 

[theprodigy]

That's your opinion buddy....We can say the same about all the trolling going on. Funny how i get pointed out but the real trolls dont..go figure. You can look at my history to prove that.

nice persecution complex you've got going there

 

[JimmyRustler]

Good numbers. I'm sure it will be sold out totally in Japan as well in the coming days. People over dramatize. Some US shops also had stock a few days after the launch.

 

[slapnuts]

You're the one calling people out. Drop the persecution complex.

Alright..i'll cool down..sorry guys

 

[Jamix012]

Thats your opinion too, buddy. Could careless what you think..mind your business

edit: I'll drop it since you apologised.

 

[UltraGunner]

Not too shabby. Certainly higher than the number I projected. Sony's not out of the woods yet though, they need to supply a stream of Japanese games if they want to keep doing good numbers. Right now they're too focused on the west, but I guess it was necessary as that is where the majority of console buyers reside.

 

[Sorcerer]

Kinda feels like the best you can hope for right now. :/

Especially with a rather lame Japanese Launch. What's wrong with you Namco you always put a Ridge Racer out for every launch, but this time you surrendered that right of first racer to EA!

Ridge Racer needs extra time because Namco has to figure out if the gasoline for your car should be paid in micro-transactions or as extra downloadable content.

 

[Daria]

This is pretty good. I'm still excited to see the final quarterly sales.

 

[slapnuts]

edit: I'll drop it since you apologised.

Thanks. ....I had a crappy night and was just being a jerk..two wrongs dont make it right and i know better.

 

[Jamix012]

Thanks. ....I had a crappy night and was just being a jerk..two wrongs dont make a right and i know better.

We've all been there. Hope you feel better.

 

[cafemomo]

Ridge Racer needs extra time because Namco has to figure out if the gasoline for your car should be paid in micro-transactions or as extra downloadable content.

I lol'd

then I felt sad since what they did to the Vita version they will probably do for future installments

 

[zeopower6]

Not too shabby. Certainly higher than the number I projected. Sony's not out of the woods yet though, they need to supply a stream of Japanese games if they want to keep doing good numbers. Right now they're too focused on the west, but I guess it was necessary as that is where the majority of console buyers reside.

They can always get Japan later, I think... :/ It's not like they'll have much to worry about anyway, while gaining momentum in markets that that they didn't exactly 'own' last generation is priority for now.

Once the Japanese games come, PS4 sales should come along with them. Though I suppose this is sort of the same thing we were thinking with Vita, but a lot of developers seem to be behind it... we just need some more details!

 

[slapnuts]

We've all been there. Hope you feel better.

thanks again

 

[LiLSnorpSnorp]

Much deserved sales, great start over there

 

[Tripon]

Ridge Racer needs extra time because Namco has to figure out if the gasoline for your car should be paid in micro-transactions or as extra downloadable content.

Honestly, Ridge Racer is probably dead.

 

[Dr. Kitty Muffins]

Well one thing we can all agree on...a Console does not need Japan anymore to be succesful...Look at Xbox 360 for example.

Personally to me Japan has little meaning to me anymore...N.America and Europe are the two important regions these days when it comes to console sales, at least that is how it seems to me.

I think we should look at all of Asia as a territory just as we look at all of Europe as one market. Japan just isn't important enough to look at separately anymore IMO.

 

[slapnuts]

I think we should look at all of Asia as a territory just as we look at all of Europe as one market. Japan just isn't important enough to look at separately anymore IMO.

I am interested seeing how China does now that they lifted the ban on consoles. Just the thought of 1.3 billion people boggles my mind...though i wonder how many of those are farmers,fishermen,etc that live out in the country. Regardless..China will be interesting to see how they do with sales of Consoles. I kinda think the last gen consoles will fair better with the lower price tag and larger library. From what i hear there will be strict limitations on what kind of games will be allowed.

 

[BocoDragon]

I am interested seeing how China does now that they lifted the ban on consoles. Just the thought of 3 billion people boggles my mind...though i wonder how many of those are farmers,fishermen,etc that live out in the country. Regardless..China will be interesting to see how they do with sales of Consoles. I kinda think the last gen consoles will fair better with the lower price tag and larger library. From what i hear there will be strict limitations on what kind of games will be allowed.

1.35 billion people... perhaps you made a typo

But yes, most of the people with money are in the cities. China might be the number 2 economy in the world, but it doesn't technically qualify as "developed" due to how much of the populace is poor.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

LOL. If you think that's indicative of what's available in the shops right now, you're crazy.

This ridiculous comment has been dealt with really well already but I'd like to pile on and ask for some sources or is this some tales out of your ass?

 

[TheChaos0]

That's good launch numbers, considering lack of market specific software.

 

[slapnuts]

1.35 billion people... perhaps you made a typo

No i didnt make a typo...i don't know why i was thinking they had 3 billion lol, thanks for clarification.

 

[Dr. Kitty Muffins]

I am interested seeing how China does now that they lifted the ban on consoles. Just the thought of 3 billion people boggles my mind...though i wonder how many of those are farmers,fishermen,etc that live out in the country. Regardless..China will be interesting to see how they do with sales of Consoles. I kinda think the last gen consoles will fair better with the lower price tag and larger library. From what i hear there will be strict limitations on what kind of games will be allowed.

I agree. I also wish to see the South Korean development scene finally take off on consoles. They are more mobile /PC right now. I think there is a real opportunity for first party investment there.

 

[boinx]

A little bit better than I expected.

 

[BocoDragon]

I think we should look at all of Asia as a territory just as we look at all of Europe as one market. Japan just isn't important enough to look at separately anymore IMO.

It is SUCH a different market though, with a homegrown industry having cultivated vastly different tastes than the Western influenced markets of America, Europe and Asia.

It makes sense to look at them separately because there will be no teasing out real pan-Asian market trends if you include Japan.

 

[Salvor.Hardin]

This ridiculous comment has been dealt with really well already but I'd like to pile on and ask for some sources or is this some tales out of your ass?

Not tales out of my ass. I've been browsing the internets and spoken to a few friends in Japan. It's apparent that the console is widely and readily available.

 

[UltraGunner]

I am interested seeing how China does now that they lifted the ban on consoles. Just the thought of 1.3 billion people boggles my mind...though i wonder how many of those are farmers,fishermen,etc that live out in the country. Regardless..China will be interesting to see how they do with sales of Consoles. I kinda think the last gen consoles will fair better with the lower price tag and larger library. From what i hear there will be strict limitations on what kind of games will be allowed.

I wonder how software sales will fair. Historically the Chinese games market is one run primarily on piracy. If their is a PSP situation where their is high hardware sales and low software sales it may not even be worth it to try and break into the market.

 

[ZoddGutts]

After all the doom and gloom in the media create sales thread people expecting it possibly being below 200K, turns out it got pretty good sales. Also looks better than the WiiU sales considering that came out during the holiday while the PS4 didn't.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

Not tales out of my ass. I've been browsing the internets and spoken to a few friends in Japan. It's apparent that the console is widely and readily available.

mhmm mhmm yes tell me more. Would you say you are an expert on Japanese culture?

 

[cafemomo]

my cousin in argentina saw ps4s on store shelves as well.

flop of the century confirmed.

 

[A_Gorilla]

Not tales out of my ass. I've been browsing the internets and spoken to a few friends in Japan. It's apparent that the console is widely and readily available.

You remind me of someone from New Zealand who made similar claims without backing them up. Care to guess what happened to him?

 

[slapnuts]

I wonder how software sales will fair. Historically the Chinese games market is one run primarily on piracy. If their is a PSP situation where their is high hardware sales and low software sales it may not even be worth it to try and break into the market.

You got a point there. If these new consoles get cracked or what ever its called these days..yeah i can see software sales plummeting over there.

 

[Kaako]

Not tales out of my ass. I've been browsing the internets and spoken to a few friends in Japan. It's apparent that the console is widely and readily available.

Ahahaha o man, I needed that. Thanks, Sal.

 

[Ratrat]

Not tales out of my ass. I've been browsing the internets and spoken to a few friends in Japan. It's apparent that the console is widely and readily available.

Thats not gonna cut it. Japan gaf will tell you that this second hand anecdotal prattle isnt worth much.

 

[Ranger X]

According to all other launches since the PS2, those are sure great numbers!