X Box sales surge in Japan.
05-02-02, 01:07 PM
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X Box sales surge in Japan.
http://biz.yahoo.com/oo/020502/73479.html
I cannot listen to this at work, so someone tell me what is says.
I cannot listen to this at work, so someone tell me what is says.
05-02-02, 01:44 PM
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Originally posted by Gallant Pig
Sales of the console have surged because of Halo (wow I didn't think that would be big there). Console sales have jumped 70 percent since Halo has come out.
Sales of the console have surged because of Halo (wow I didn't think that would be big there). Console sales have jumped 70 percent since Halo has come out.
Sorry, I could not help it . . . Call me a Gamecube fanboy if you wish. I deserve it...
05-02-02, 02:41 PM
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Originally posted by diacritic
Does this mean that they sold 5 consoles this week instead of the 3 they sold last week?
Does this mean that they sold 5 consoles this week instead of the 3 they sold last week?
In comparison, the PS2 was selling 55,000 units per week during the same time frame, and the Gamecube moved 10,000 units.
A 70% jump in sales is pretty dismal, unfortunately. The X-Box needs an increase of several thousand percents in order to even consider catching up in Japan.
05-02-02, 03:48 PM
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Originally posted by Trelach24
I made a mistake in buying an XBox
I made a mistake in buying an XBox
05-02-02, 03:52 PM
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Originally posted by Gallant Pig
Do you own a console because it's popular and sells a bunch or do you own it for the games? I feel sorry for anyone who hasn't had the pleasure of blasting through Halo.
Do you own a console because it's popular and sells a bunch or do you own it for the games? I feel sorry for anyone who hasn't had the pleasure of blasting through Halo.
05-02-02, 04:56 PM
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Originally posted by IC_Freeze
well but for the cost of $350+ ?
well but for the cost of $350+ ?
That is still 50 dollars cheaper than a G Force 4 Ti4600.
05-02-02, 05:07 PM
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Originally posted by Grimfarrow
Sakura Taisen series will be a PS2 exclusive.
Sakura Taisen series will be a PS2 exclusive.
05-02-02, 06:43 PM
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Originally posted by Grimfarrow
The X-Box was selling about 1800 consoles per week in Japan (data from 4/8 - 4/14) before the release of Halo. As such, a 70% jump means that it now sells about 3060 consoles per week.
In comparison, the PS2 was selling 55,000 units per week during the same time frame, and the Gamecube moved 10,000 units.
A 70% jump in sales is pretty dismal, unfortunately. The X-Box needs an increase of several thousand percents in order to even consider catching up in Japan.
The X-Box was selling about 1800 consoles per week in Japan (data from 4/8 - 4/14) before the release of Halo. As such, a 70% jump means that it now sells about 3060 consoles per week.
In comparison, the PS2 was selling 55,000 units per week during the same time frame, and the Gamecube moved 10,000 units.
A 70% jump in sales is pretty dismal, unfortunately. The X-Box needs an increase of several thousand percents in order to even consider catching up in Japan.
In other words, X-Box sales went from "SQUAT" to "Squat and a half"!
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05-02-02, 10:44 PM
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Originally posted by Gallant Pig
Do you own a console because it's popular and sells a bunch or do you own it for the games? I feel sorry for anyone who hasn't had the pleasure of blasting through Halo.
Do you own a console because it's popular and sells a bunch or do you own it for the games? I feel sorry for anyone who hasn't had the pleasure of blasting through Halo.
I think it was listed as a March release back then. All the games I want are PS2 only right now. And I KNOW I would hate Halo.Oh well, it's not a big deal. I just wish I had bought a PS2 instead.
05-02-02, 11:03 PM
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I'm glad the system sales went up the xbox is going to be on slow burn in japan for awhile. But when some of the bigger xbox games come out it should catch on well over there. There is going to be game's for xbox that just can't be done on any other system things like project ego, knights of the old republic, unreal championship just to name a few there are many great looking xbox only titles coming out. Now I'm by no means a fanboy I have p2s and the box I havent purchased a gamecube yet as I have not played any games that I liked for it(rouge leader was fun but got old quick) so for everyone thats maybe any bit doubtful about thier xbox purchase don't fear every system launch has allways been followed by a drout of good games. Just look at the ps2 launch there was hardly any good games for about a year after it's release, but look at it now good games are coming out on a more regular basis. I personally can't wait till x-mas time there will be so many games out for each system you won't be able to choose which games to buy! So heres to all 3 major systems let the games begin!
05-02-02, 11:05 PM
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I'm not a big gamer but I had some money sitting around and I wanted the newest, biggest thing out there so I bought the XBox last fall. Now I have 3 XBox games which are all out on PS2 and I want to buy a new game in the worst way but there is nothing out there that interests me. Also at the time I bought it, GTA3 was only a couple months away I think it was listed as a March release back then. All the games I want are PS2 only right now. And I KNOW I would hate Halo.
Oh well, it's not a big deal. I just wish I had bought a PS2 instead.
I'm not a big gamer but I had some money sitting around and I wanted the newest, biggest thing out there so I bought the XBox last fall. Now I have 3 XBox games which are all out on PS2 and I want to buy a new game in the worst way but there is nothing out there that interests me. Also at the time I bought it, GTA3 was only a couple months away
I think it was listed as a March release back then. All the games I want are PS2 only right now. And I KNOW I would hate Halo.Oh well, it's not a big deal. I just wish I had bought a PS2 instead.
With the greatest hits games at around 20 bucks you can get a few great games for some decent money.
maybe someone with a PS2 will trade it even up for your XBox.
05-02-02, 11:17 PM
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And I KNOW I would hate Halo.
05-03-02, 01:21 AM
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Originally posted by Trelach24
I just know there is no chance I'll like it. I must be the one guy on the planet
I just know there is no chance I'll like it. I must be the one guy on the planet
05-03-02, 01:39 AM
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Originally posted by Grimfarrow
Not really. I've played it and didn't care for it either. But then, I've never played an FPS that I actually liked. Well, Heretic II, but that isn't exactly FPS.....
Not really. I've played it and didn't care for it either. But then, I've never played an FPS that I actually liked. Well, Heretic II, but that isn't exactly FPS.....
05-03-02, 01:40 AM
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Originally posted by Trelach24
I just know there is no chance I'll like it. I must be the one guy on the planet
I just know there is no chance I'll like it. I must be the one guy on the planet