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[Ronin_7]

PlayStation 5 is currently sold out in Japan but you can pre order PlayStation 5 Slim.

Can this launch beat the Original launch of 120K?

 

[lh032]

no, because its the same console just smaller

 

[Skifi28]

no, because its the same console just smaller

Yeah, but Japanese love small things. This is what I have been told.

 

[Woopah]

They will basically be taking a month's worth of demand and putting it in a single week, so its certainly possible.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

I'm gonna guess, no.

Edit:
Changing my vote to yes. For some reason didn't see the 120k. They can top that I think.

 

[jroc74]

Based on availability, I'm gonna say yes.

 

[German Hops]

 

[prinz_valium]

Lol, no.
Or maybe?
Fuck, yes!

 

[ADiTAR]

I voted no. I don't think it's that slim, are they marketing it as a slim?

However, PS5 hardware does sell more than its software.

 

[Silver Wattle]

No, it's the same price.

 

[Unknown?]

Yeah because they were close to 120k last year when they restocked the normal one and no longer had shortages. They were doing 90k in a week and they've been out of stock for quite awhile there just as Spider-Man 2 launched.

 

[Fake]

Without software? With a DRM based system?

No.

 

[SenkiDala]

no, because its the same console just smaller

But they'll be widely available, not like the OG PS5.

 

[X-Wing]

Maybe, the launch model had a lot of stock issues during release. This model is like a relaunch with none of those.

 

[mitch1971]

no, because its the same console just smaller

 

[ChuckeRearmed]

No. I think it won't affect PS sales trajectory there much.

Now Switch 2 is highly likely to beat PS5 launch sales.

 

[jroc74]

Without software? With a DRM based system?

No.

?

Japan might be the most internet capable region on the planet.

Unless you think mobile game aren't huge there.

And lets revisit this DRM based phrase once PC ppl that installed a recent blu ray drive start chiming in.

 

[Fake]

?

Japan might be the most internet capable region on the planet.

Unless you think mobile game aren't huge there.

And lets revisit this DRM based phrase once PC ppl that installed a recent blu ray drive start chiming in.

I talking about culture. They don't usually accept this there. Have nothing to do with what they have.

 

[Elios83]

Possible because it's a smaller console, there won't be shortages and there have been a few weeks of pent up demand due to the system not being available on the market and people waiting.

 

[Ronin_7]

No. I think it won't affect PS sales trajectory there much.

Now Switch 2 is highly likely to beat PS5 launch sales.

This isn't about Nintendo.

 

[jroc74]

I talking about culture. They don't usually accept this there. Have nothing to do with what they have.

How many consoles have been created that had removable disc drives?

 

[thismeinteil]

Definitely a possibility. It's smaller, which is always a plus for Japanese gamers. Unfortunately, this Slim doesn't come with a price drop, though, so that's definitely a point against it. In the end, I'm going to guess it just misses it.

 

[BennyBlanco]

Yes because there will be more hardware available

 

[X-Wing]

How many consoles have been created that had removable disc drives?

Actually a few retro consoles have. But none of that is comparable PlayStation.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

It would be nice if Sony actually provided a release date first for any country that's not the US. Is it coming in 2023 or 2024?

Sony are failing with communication this gen.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Sony ate doing great this generation and only need to improve Japan. Communication is their strong suit toasters oven

 

[yurinka]

I assume it will depend on stock availability.

 

[Mr.Phoenix]

They will basically be taking a month's worth of demand and putting it in a single week, so its certainly possible.

As opposed to taking 6-12 months' worth of demand and hype for a new console launch and putting it in one week?

 

[Spyxos]

No.

Why whould slim sell better? If someone wanted to buy a Ps5, they would have bought it already. And the percentage of people who have been waiting for the Slim ps5 is probably quite small.

 

[Fake]

How many consoles have been created that had removable disc drives?

You should either use google or stick with the question the OP provide.

Japan is a Nintendo territory, but Sony is not doing a good job to provide a better service to japanese folks.

 

[jroc74]

You should either use google or stick with the question the OP provide.

Japan is a Nintendo territory, but Sony is not doing a good job to provide a better service to japanese folks.

And what exactly does Nintendo have to do with the question the OP provided?

How about taking your own advice?

 

[Fake]

And what exactly does Nintendo have to do with the question the OP provided?

How about taking your own advice?

Question:

Japan - Can PlayStation 5 Slim launch beat PlayStation 5 launch sales?​

Answer:

With Nintendo Switch being stronger and stronger in both software and hardware year to year in Japan, the chances of the new PS5 beating the old PS5 in sales are less likely.


Hope this help you out.

 

[jroc74]

Question:

Japan - Can PlayStation 5 Slim launch beat PlayStation 5 launch sales?​

Answer:

With Nintendo Switch being stronger and stronger in both software and hardware year to year in Japan, the chances of the new PS5 beating the old PS5 in sales are less likely.


Hope this help you out.

Because clearly with the Switch dominating in Japan the PS5 couldn't sell well...IIRC its close to or pass PS4 sales in Japan launch aligned....

And nevermind this is from the OP of this thread...

"Can this launch beat the Original launch of 120K?"



The Switch was already beasting by 2020.

Lets not act like we're talking about Xbox sales in Japan. Hell, even Xbox has seen growth in Japan despite being virtually non existent.

Hope that helps you out.

 

[Fake]

Because clearly with the Switch dominating in Japan the PS5 couldn't sell well...

Yes. PS5 losing strenght in Japan meaning their chances of beating his predecessor are less than before.

Is this hard to you understand? That Nintendo Switch sales affect PS5 slim sales?

 

[Daniel_Mallorca1985]

Yes

 

[Woopah]

As opposed to taking 6-12 months' worth of demand and hype for a new console launch and putting it in one week?

PS5 has been in short supply for a month before the slim. In the months before that it had supply.

 

[StereoVsn]

How many consoles have been created that had removable disc drives?

PC Engine and Sega Genesis both had separately sold (and then bundled) CDROM addons.

 

[Codes 208]

Probably not.

+ more widely available

-drm
-no change outside of size
-not a handheld

I think it’ll do about as good as the ps5 is currently selling

 

[nbcjr]

Probably not.

+ more widely available

-drm
-no change outside of size
-not a handheld

I think it’ll do about as good as the ps5 is currently selling

What Drm?

 

[Codes 208]

What Drm?

The bluray drive requires online activation for the first set up

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Yes, I can see that considering the pent-up demand due the OG model not being stocked in Japan for weeks now.

 

[Unknown?]

As opposed to taking 6-12 months' worth of demand and hype for a new console launch and putting it in one week?

Yes because this time they shouldn't have stock issues.

Question:

Japan - Can PlayStation 5 Slim launch beat PlayStation 5 launch sales?​

Answer:

With Nintendo Switch being stronger and stronger in both software and hardware year to year in Japan, the chances of the new PS5 beating the old PS5 in sales are less likely.


Hope this help you out.

PS5 is getting stronger and stronger too, have you missed this year? It's doing better tha n the years before and PS4/PS3 launch aligned.

Probably not.

+ more widely available

-drm
-no change outside of size
-not a handheld

I think it’ll do about as good as the ps5 is currently selling

That'd be pretty good if they sold what it has been selling, from 50k-95k a week.

 

[Jigsaah]

I don't see why it would. Unless you count like, more availability compared to launch I guess?

I think the stand being sold separately and the digital version being only $50 cheaper now is gonna put a damper on a lot of excitement for this

 

[Fake]

PS5 is getting stronger and stronger too, have you missed this year? It's doing better tha n the years before and PS4/PS3 launch aligned.

Focus on the question. And Nintendo maybe release a new hardware next years. I not saying PS5 will not sell, I saying he will not beat the old PS5 because competition in Japan is getting harder.

 

[Woopah]

Focus on the question. And Nintendo maybe release a new hardware next years. I not saying PS5 will not sell, I saying he will not beat the old PS5 because competition in Japan is getting harder.

The effect of Switch on a single week of PS5 sales is not going to be that significant.

 

[Fake]

The effect of Switch on a single week of PS5 sales is not going to be that significant.

If a new Switch release?

 

[nial]

I talking about culture. They don't usually accept this there. Have nothing to do with what they have.

Oh boy, I've got news for you then...
To answer OP's question, probably no, but I'm sure it will make a difference with the next weeks going forward.

 

[Woopah]

If a new Switch release?

This thread is about the sales of the PS5 Slim launch week. There's not going to be a new Switch before then.

 

[adamsapple]

 

[nial]

Yes, I can see that considering the pent-up demand due the OG model not being stocked in Japan for weeks now.

Heh, someone already said it. Yes, the same thing happened with PS4 back in 2016.