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PS4 launching in December in Asia
- Thread starter Fezan
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vicissitudes
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I'm still not buying the "no games ready" excuse for 2014 Japan launch. They could have had a December release with:
- Dynasty Warriors
- Drive Club
- Knack
- Killzone
- Call of Duty Ghosts
- Assassin's Creed IV
- Watch Dogs
- FIFA
- Battlefield 4
- Resogun
All exclusives or only PS3/PS4 versions. This is a much better launch lineup than what the PS3 had. Then in February they'll add:
- Yakuza Ishin
- FFXIV beta
- Infamous
- Hohokum
Why not do this instead of releasing everything at once now which makes no sense??
- Dynasty Warriors
- Drive Club
- Knack
- Killzone
- Call of Duty Ghosts
- Assassin's Creed IV
- Watch Dogs
- FIFA
- Battlefield 4
- Resogun
All exclusives or only PS3/PS4 versions. This is a much better launch lineup than what the PS3 had. Then in February they'll add:
- Yakuza Ishin
- FFXIV beta
- Infamous
- Hohokum
Why not do this instead of releasing everything at once now which makes no sense??
Simple: Japan's console industry is moribund so focus resources on markets that are not moribund. It's the same reason x1 will be releasing there sometime between feb and june.
ReturnOfTheRAT
Member
Do Japanese games really, really want to buy the console 2 months from now for what is present in the first list? Sony's market research and what I've seen on the Media Create charts say no.
eddfromtheriver
Banned
They brought it to themselves... handheld lovers!!!
Jezbollah
Member
Let me introduce you to the Xbox One....
Middle East is odd. From what I remember of Syria, PS3s and 360s were still extremely uncommon in mid 2008 (I had a cousin who had never even seen a PS3 until I showed him mine). The DS, PC, and PS2 were still the forerunners by far because of easy piracy. When people there are used to buying games for $2, jumping up to $60 is kind of a tough sell. Bluray was pretty nonexistent too thanks to DVD piracy.
I don't think the Middle East really matters much at all. I wouldn't be surprised if it was still PS2 Land over there.
... It has Final Fantasy, Yakuza, and Dynasty Warriors, dude.
I don't think the Middle East really matters much at all. I wouldn't be surprised if it was still PS2 Land over there.
... It has Final Fantasy, Yakuza, and Dynasty Warriors, dude.
which are on other consoles and PC. What exclusive ps4 games are going to be there in feb that wont be their in dec? What's going to get people to buy that console?
Host Girls on Stgae?
Dead Prince
Banned
it's on pc/ps3 yes. XIV software have been doing well on ps3 compared to pc.
i feel it could drive sales considering ps3 version gets ps4 version for free. all they need is a ps4.
Xbone ain't launching in Asia till late 2014
http://asia.cnet.com/microsoft-delays-asia-launch-of-the-xbox-one-to-late-2014-62221587.htm
The only other console platform that matters over there is PS3 though. It's like saying Titanfall won't do anything for the Xbone because it's also a 360 game.
vicissitudes
Banned
PS3's launch was basically:
Gundam
Resistance
Ridge Racer
Genji
Wii U's launch:
Nintendoland
Monster Hunter 3U
New Super Mario Bros U
There's no point in having 10-15 titles all released at launch because no one will have time to play them all anyway. It's way better to spread out your releases more, and have a steady number of titles come out shortly after launch.
Think about this another way: Yakuza Ishin will do way better if it's out 2 months after the PS4 release with 500k-1m install base and little competition, versus releasing on day 1 alongside 10 other games and 0 install base. It would be seen more as an event and sustain the momentum shortly after launch. I just don't agree with Sony's PS4 strategy in Japan.
If titanfall had released in August on PC and 360, it would do almost nothing for x1 sales in Nov.
Principate
Saint Titanfall
I still don't see why, there's barely any system moving japan centric titles there. At least if they made it by Christmas they could ride the Christmas hype and then have these games following.
Honestly can't see how the PS4 can have a good launch with that.
FFXIV also did fairly mediocre in Japan all things considered (as in in terms of significant software that made a noticeable effect on the industry). System selling game it ain't. 200k ltd right now.
krimsoncharge
Member
nothing official till now.
illmatic22
Banned
A good friend of mines who will be going home to Taiwan for a while has said that Sony did an event today and announced a launch date of December 18th and it will cost 12,980 Taiwanese dollars which equates to $441 American, I believe.
SolidChamp
Banned
When I google "PS4 Taiwan", a couple of websites give the same info.
I'm a Canadian expat living here with my wife. Got mine on preoder...looks like I'll only have a few days to test it out before I go home for a visit during the holidays.
twdnewh_k
Member
The Middle-East is made up of many nations, many of which are not dependent on piracy and old hardware.
UAE release date is December 13th
The wait for the Japanese launch is pretty frustrating. I don't see a single Japan-centric launch title that's worth a damn scheduled for February apart from Ishin. Seems to me Sony are just catering to markets in which they aren't going to be dominated by handhelds rather than any desire to have a quality selection of launch titles for Japanese gamers.
It's going to be difficult not to pick up a UK model when I'm back home for Christmas even with the £100 price difference and the bundled copy of Knack (which was pretty meh from what I played at TGS tbh).
It's going to be difficult not to pick up a UK model when I'm back home for Christmas even with the £100 price difference and the bundled copy of Knack (which was pretty meh from what I played at TGS tbh).
SolidChamp
Banned
Was able to alter my pre-order today according to the official Taiwan launch details. Killzone Shadowfall bundle (it comes with two other things, one of which looks to be a PS+ subscription, but not sure how useful that will be since I have a Canadian PSN account).
Also, Taiwan is getting the new PS Vita on November 16th. So I'll be picking one of those babies up, as well.
Also, Taiwan is getting the new PS Vita on November 16th. So I'll be picking one of those babies up, as well.
I got the ticket of tomorrow's PS4 event in Hong Kong (not professional journalists but by lucky draw)
Given Taiwan and Hong Kong treated as the same group by SCE, PS4 should launch on the same day as Taiwan. Maybe we will get a FIFA bundle instead because it is popular here.
I may post some pictures during the event (if I can leave my office on time )
Shanks D Zoro
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Korea announced their date today. I am guessing it will be the same for the rest of Asia
December 17th at 490,000 won.
I am so excited.
December 17th at 490,000 won.
I am so excited.