GameCube beating the XBOX 360 in Japan!

[Alpha]

"The Xbox 360’s second week on the charts, though, has been even more disappointing than the first, with the console, showing 8,623 units sold, failing to outsell even the GameCube. This is a performance so far in Japan beneath even the low standards of the original Xbox’s launch - in large part thanks to the continued non-appearance of Dead or Alive 4 or any other prominent Japanese-developed titles.

 

The PlayStation 2 was the third best selling console this week in Japan, with a 8.92 percent market share and 55,342 units sold. The Game Boy Advance family of consoles was next with a 5.48 percent overall share (Game Boy Advance SP: 19,098, Game Boy Micro: 14,432, Game Boy Advance: 416), followed by the GameCube at 2.88 percent and 17,849 units sold. Despite plenty of stock the Xbox 360, as mentioned, could manage only a 1.39 percent market share and 8,623 units sold, beating only the original Xbox on 0.03 percent and 182 units sold."

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Unfortunately, I can bet that the XBOX 360 is going to fall in the same shoes as the Dreamcast. I don't see a future for the XBOX 360 for some reason. Even with all of Bill Gates money to fuel the process, it's going to be a tough battle. People are forgetting that it's not quantity (graphics), it's quality (gameplay).

[olaf]

my girlfriend got a gameboy micro, it's friggin' sweet. i think nintendo might start a comeback, i love that company. i hope the nintendo revolution does great, the hip controllers and stuff are sure to get some attention from the ipod crowd. hip looks = hip selling. the micro is hip and revolution could get hipper! hip hip hip hip

[Alpha]

You know, a little off-topic, but I was thinking about the Nintendo Revolution Controller. Wouldn't it be awesome to use it with sword fighting / fencing games? I think it'd be perfect.

[Lucandrake]

Japan just hates microsoft, at least 360's selling down here...

[Elazul Yagami]

You know, a little off-topic, but I was thinking about the Nintendo Revolution Controller. Wouldn't it be awesome to use it with sword fighting / fencing games? I think it'd be perfect.

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actually that's one of the concepts miyamoto (sp?) was toying with for zelda.

 

and that company (koei?) that makes dynasty warriors said it's making sword games for the rev.

 

for all the rumours that surrounded it at first, the amount of support nintendo is getting is amazing.

[Wizard]

Old.

 

Also, new Zelda game will be rev compatible because of all the time their taking. It's going to be one hell of a product

[Gryph]

What's more interesting is that the amount of Nintendo DSes sold was close to 66%! That's more then every other system combined! Truly astounding.

[Alpha]

See Nintendo has the power in making non-gamers, actually gamers. Look at their idea with "Nintendogs", what other company would have thought of such a thing? I think Nintendo really has a chance to shine with their Revolution, and I can't wait.

[Lucandrake]

See Nintendo has the power in making non-gamers, actually gamers. Look at their idea with "Nintendogs", what other company would have thought of such a thing? I think Nintendo really has a chance to shine with their Revolution, and I can't wait.

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I've been predicting Nintendo saving the gaming industry ever since Cinder posted that topic about another 80's crash. I'm starting to feel it happen more and more with sh!t like this happening .

[Agozer]

See Nintendo has the power in making non-gamers, actually gamers. Look at their idea with "Nintendogs", what other company would have thought of such a thing? I think Nintendo really has a chance to shine with their Revolution, and I can't wait.

Yeah, Nintendogs is the game that turns girls into gamers.

[i l l m a t i c]

if DOA4 was one of the lanuch titles, it would have been a different story..oh welll sucks for them..

[DeathGodX]

lol thats kinda funny how the gc batin a 360 but i always like nintendo and im waitin for the revolution. nintendo has never had a prob when they release a system

[OverlordMondo]

Y'know, I actually managed to *cough* "acquire" a 360, and it isn't as impressive as some people make it out to be. The graphics aren't even as good as what my Radeon 9600 allows. Game quality obviously won't be any better than any of the other consoles...I don't see why anyone would buy one of these things.

[DeathGodX]

the reason i want the 360 is for the game called Saints Row that game is gonna be awesome so i really want to play it

 

probably better that gta

[BlackKnight]

Y'know, I actually managed to *cough* "acquire" a 360, and it isn't as impressive as some people make it out to be.  The graphics aren't even as good as what my Radeon 9600 allows.  Game quality obviously won't be any better than any of the other consoles...I don't see why anyone would buy one of these things.

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I was also shocked to see that the graphics were a lot lower than my expectations, despite hardware specs that seemed ridiculously overpowered. Especially seeing Quake 4 on the 360 compared to my 6600GT... its pathetic.

 

I dont see what the selling point for this now is either. Some damned good games had better come out quicksmart or Microsoft isnt looking in a good position this time round.

 

PS Rev looks interesting but I stand by my hatred of Nintendo. Zelda, Mario Kart.. all that crap does not interest me in the slightest. Something had better come out for that that grabs my interest otherwise Im willing to write it off as well.