The New Japan 360 Plan

Posted by ryuzaki0 on Thursday April 6, 2006 @06:46AM from the not-taking-it-lying-down dept.

Gamespot lays out Microsoft's new plan for the 360 in Japan. They're not taking the initial cool reception for their console lying down. Initiatives include new games, an emphasis on the Live system, and updates on ongoing projects that appeal to Japanese gamers. From the article: "Taking time out from development work on a clutch of Xbox 360-exclusive RPGs, Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi gave a progress report on a number of projects underway at his Mistwalker development company. His first game, Blue Dragon, is on track for a 2006 release. Sakaguchi says the game is playable and his team is currently focused on game balance and presentation. Sakaguchi's second game, Lost Odyssey, is slated for a 2007 launch."

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Playing catch up by ShadowsHawk · 2006-04-06 06:50 · Score: 5, Interesting

Why does it seem like both Sony and MS are trying to play catch up with each other? At this rate, they will be running in circles while Nintendo walks right on by.
Re:consumer nationalism by Anonymous Coward · 2006-04-06 08:55 · Score: 5, Insightful

I can't believe this guy is getting modded insightful.
Japanese consumers preferred giving their money to Japanese companies (Sony & Nintendo).
Which is why iPods are selling better in Japan over any other MP3 player, including Sony's. Or why German and French cars are very popular in Japan while American cars don't sell at all.
If Americans gave up on their "oh, it's nationalism" excuse and actually tried to make products to fit the market instead of trying to shove it down their customers, they might actually be able to sell something.