Xbox 360 demand exceeds supply IN JAPAN!?!

[DarkwingChuck]

To all customers

We truly thank you for all your patronage in the past.

Currently, the Xbox 360 is sold out, and retailers are unable to restock their supply. This is a result of our own sales targets being exceeded by the actual customer sales. We deeply apologize for this inconvenience to our customers, retailers and business partners.

Here at Microsoft, we are moving forward quickly with console production, and plan to ship the standard Xbox 360 model out this September. Furthermore, we will sequentially be shipping out the Elite and the Arcade models. We ask that you please patiently wait until the console is shipped.

We truly thank you for your patronage hereafter.

Microsoft
Home and Entertainment HQ

Granted, it's because the supply was so low because they never expected there to be a real demand. But sweet merciful Zeus, they're actually buying the thing now! Too little, too late? Maybe, but MS JP has got to be glad it's not a total wash-out this time around.

[Translucid]

Re: Xbox 360 demand exceeds supply IN JAPAN!?!

it's seriously only because of Tales of Vesperia

the japanese do not wish to partake of our halos unless they have been chibified and scream SUGOIIIIIIIIIIIII

[The_Real_Crunk]

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Japan hates disgusting round eye gaijin games. Its true! If they cant grind 100 levels in turn based combat, they go crazy!

[John Mora]

Re: Xbox 360 demand exceeds supply IN JAPAN!?!

We've had the East/West game design differences argument before. Basically the Japanese aren't used to/don't like first person shooters and lots of gameplay freedom. They appreciate art design and a structured gameplay experience.

[Big Rick Cook]

Re: Xbox 360 demand exceeds supply IN JAPAN!?!

As should we all.

[Duel]

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Never thought I'd see this happening.

[Jeroak Nelave]

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Wont last...

[Valkysas]

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nope.

every once in a while a big exclusive hits the system in japan and this happens. a month later, they're back to a few thousand sold in a month.

[Jeroak Nelave]

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Unfortunately, it isnt much better with the PS3 right now.

[Zeroth]

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Well, I guess this just shows that the Wii is the better system. If it is not the better system, why is everyone buying it?

[Valkysas]

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there is no "better system".

all three are great.

the wii keeps selling out because of two things. they're selling to a brand new demographic that has never been targeted before, and secondly, scalpers.

also, 360 topic.

[orius]

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Wow was there a severe temperature drop in hell?

[Zeroth]

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there is no "better system".

Saying there is no better systen is like saying all MP3 players are created equal.

[Red Dragon]

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Saying there is no better systen is like saying all MP3 players are created equal.

'cause they pretty much are unless you start adding stuff that doesn't relate to music at all.

[Seraph]

Re: Xbox 360 demand exceeds supply IN JAPAN!?!

Saying there is no better systen is like saying all MP3 players are created equal.

You're a racist

And not trying to divert this topic further, but doesn't the Wii's cost factor in in any way? It is cheaper. Not that it makes it better, just more appealing to thrifty gamers.