Japan Picks PS3

While the IGN editors were running about the Tokyo Game Show show floor taking videos of and sampling the hottest upcoming Japanese games, the folks at Weekly Famitsu were conducting a survey of show attendees on all areas of next generation gaming. The magazine's survey managed to reach over 4,000 attendees, although most questions were answered by between 2,500 and 3,000 people.

The PS3 came out on top in the vote for which next generation system players are most looking forward to. 58.3% selected the PS3 as the next generation system they most want, compared to the Wii's 33.8% and the Xbox 360's 7.9%. It's worth noting that the Wii didn't have an official presence at the show, which is not attended by Nintendo, and was only shown being played by company reps (often scantily clad company reps) in the various 3rd party booths.

[TheMART]

Wii will win in Japan!

[zypher]

who knows? one thing's for certain, the 360 DEFINATELY won't win in Japan ;)

[PS360WII]

Seeing that sony was pretty much the only one showing stuff at TGS naturally everyones going to be saying they liked ps3 after the event cuz that's all they got to see

[specialguest]

yeap, i'll agree with that. TGS was like a Sony home turf event.

[Darth Gamer]

You also have to take into account the fact that they said looking forward to. The 360 has been out for a year. Nobody should be looking forward to it. Maybe the games for it such as myself. But as for looking forward to, I would also vote PS3 simply because I already have a 360. Not to mention the whole home turf issue and probably a few other factors that are absent. News like this is useless and should be taken with a grain of salt. Not to mention that this was posted a day or two ago if I'm not mistaken.

[Shadow Flare]

This is great news cos before it was the Wii that gracefully beat the PS3 in popularity in Japan. Now the Japanese want the PS3 more.

But it goes to show though that the high price of the PS3 is becoming less of an issue as the launch comes closer, and price is obviously less of an issue if the japanese (who really love nintendo) have picked the expensive PS3 above the cheap Wii

Perhaps with the increased publicity of the PS3 and as more things are being shown for it, people are starting to realise, "Hmm, that is actually really good. Perhaps it is worth the money"

[THAMMER1]

Too bad people in the U.S. are not as bias as they are. But you know If I was from Japan I would favor PS3 too. To bad I'm from the U.S. and proud of my culture here and even more proud that MS has developed a console that has PS fan boys awake at night.

[Sphinx]

...I like how you put that, "a console that keeps the PS fanboys awake at night"... priceless!
For all I care Japan can waste its money on an overpriced, underwhelming 360 wannabe that plays BluRay movies. Think of it this way, what if, back in the day of VHS vs BetaMax, a console gaming system used BetaMax for their games... that would've been such a joke! That may be how we all look back on the PS3 one day.

[Silverwolf]

I can bet anything Japanese will win in Japan. It doesn't take a survey or an analyst to predict that. People just keep pointing towards the obvious!

[THE TRUTH]

I'm surprised by the number both PS3 and wii got. I'm more surprised that wii got that much of a percent and they didn't even show up. 360s #s are pitiful and rightly so because MS has done little to nothing to attract the Japanese gamers! The more I think about it 360 has nothing more than strong FPS titles and subpar games in everyother genre if they want to do better they need more, a lot more variety of AAA titles to reach a lot more gamers. So far Nintendo and Sony are the only ones providing variety that gamers from all regions can enjoy.

To the mart its clear you will say whatever possible to give the impression that PS3 won't win. Give Sony and PS3 its due credit, all three platforms are great and its a great time to be a gamer!

[BIadestarX]

"I'm more surprised that wii got that much of a percent and they didn't even show up. 360s #s are pitiful and rightly so because MS has done little to nothing to attract the Japanese gamers!" And Sony has? So, you are saying that Sony showed more goods on E3, GTS and in Spain? So, the PS3 will have more games and more RPG games in November than the 360? So, I guess you are right M$ has done nothing. Besides, Japanese developers are hanging up Sony's balls, and will do everything they can to at least have control of the japanese market, since as stated by some respected Japanese developers they have been beaten all over the world; and the only territory they have control is Japan.

[BIadestarX]

And the sky is blue...
I think M$ has done all it can to attract the Japanese market (at least it has done a lot more then Sony), no one can question that. People are more educated about the 360. More games will be available for the 360. Even more RPG games will be available for the 360. Does the PS3 even have any RPG games available in November? There is no known details about Sony's online network; and xbox live is an stablished network. Sony gotten lots of bad press. And even taking all that into consideration XBox 360 gets 7.9% and against all odds the PS3 gets 58.3%. Now come on; it is obviously not about the games, the online network, the user base, or anything that I can think of. If Japan is not bias against any foreign game console, then what are they?

[Sphinx]

Japan doesn't seem to care about getting the best experience, just making sure it is made in Japan. Xbox and MS has done a lot to attract all gamers, especially Japan. Japan is narrow-minded, and will be for a long time to come.

[Darth Gamer]

I totally agree with your comment. The Japanese people as a whole are some of the most narrow minded poeple on the planet. I'm not saying this is bad nessesarily, It has helped out their country in great ways and I think the USA would be better off if they too took this mind set. It is sad though. Like I said in another post, The 360 could be 50 times more powerful than the PS3 and the Japanese would still buy the PS3 simply because of Brand and Ethnic loyalty. I remember a line from the movie "Days of Thunder". Something about Japanese customs. If they didn't want a vegetable in their country, they would let it sit on the dock for weeks until they were good and ready to check it. But by then, it's all gone spoiled and nobody would want it anyway. This is the same attitude they have with the 360. They are unwilling to give it a try. So their they sit, on the store shelves.

[THELANDSOFSAND]

i feel this will shift once lost odessey and blue dragon are launched. TGS was the main japanese debut for PS3 and wii games, so this survey is going to be a little warped.

personally i think the wii will take japan by storm. its small and weird!

[Scythesean]

Lost Odessey went from looking like solid gold to a big steaming pile of crap. And Blue Dragon looks very lame seeing as how most of the characters are DBZ rip offs. It looks like they are trying to copy DragonQuest and it sucks pretty bad.

[THELANDSOFSAND]

"Lost Odessey looks like a big pile of steaming crap"

It's funny how this game looks much better (even at this early stage) than ANY PS3 titles.

http://www.planet-xbox.de/i...

if you think this looks crap then you are a delusional fanboy.

Also blue dragon looks insane! the graphics are top notch as are the the gameplay dynamics (killer shadow monsters!) and storyline. If you like JRPG then you would want to play this. the only reason not to (again) is if you are a delusional sony fanboy.

[Maddens Raiders]

XBOX 180 FanBoys:

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...!! !!!!

LOL

[zypher]

stuff like this can happen:

http://www.news4gamers.com/...

and everyone's talking about how it's good for Microsoft. now that Sony has some inkling of good news on its home turf its a different story. what about the survey that showed more Americans were interested in buying the PS3 (saying how the price wasn't really an issue) compared to both the Wii and the 360?

[THELANDSOFSAND]

to be honest surveys have come out saying and supporting and questioning the sales of ALL the next gen consoles at one point. really no one knows how people will actually buy untill the units are in the store on shelves. we can survey, we can speculate, but until people vote with their wallets this all means nothing.

[zypher]

thats just my point. when surveys are in Sony's favor, they are meaningless. but when they aren't in Sony's favor, or when they're in Microsoft's favor, its all the "Death of Sony!" and "OMG! Sony Pwned!" and whatnot

[Silverwolf]

Do you really think they surveyed 8 million people? They only surveyed 2000 and then do the typical survey/math/past demand crap.

[THAMMER1]

The first 400,000 will sell out quick. That will give most of us a chance to see if the $200.00 difference is worth it. People that are practical and not fanatical fan boy will chose the 360. Especially since the PS3 is more expensive and really dose not out do the 360.

A few of my Co-workers have jumped in. And do not plan to look back. I am still waiting for Sony to wow me. It's starting to look like they wont be able to.

Money is a major issue. Just look around you no one is as hype about the PS3 any more. You would not even think it's was launching until you get on the web. It’s sad.

Gears and Halo and Mass effect are made for the U.S. and Euro fan base. And we have what we want. PS3 is only offering RFOM and Kill zone. Not impressed at all.

[THE TRUTH]

What you and other fanboys are making the mistake of thinking this is a sprint when its really a marathon!

November won't make or break any of these consoles! You don't sell 100 million consoles at launch my friend so you need to expand your views and take a look at the big picture!

Yes Sony won't have 10 AAA titles at launch, none of these consoles will, but I see a lot of AAA titles coming out throughout the the PS3s life cycle!
Maybe not from day one but definetly in the year to come!

Japanese gamers know this as do I! MGS4, DMC4, Fatial eternia, Motorstorm, FF13, FF13 versus, White knight story, Lair, NGS, RFOM, GT HD, GT 5, Eight days, BIG, Heavenly Sword, Rachet and clank, RE5, Eye of judgement, VF5, Tekken 6, ect ect ect.

Looks like a lot of variety their and I even left out a lot. I'd like to see a MS 360 lineup that has as much variety that PS3 has.

Another small point is that Sony has never killed its consoles early they always out live the expected life cycle and continue to pump out AAA quality titles

[zypher]

agreed truth. people like to point out how Sony will only have 400K systems come launch, as if they won't manufacture anymore after that. the PS3 will likely sell out of all 500K launch systems worldwide, and still probably won't sell as much as either the Wii or the 360. the short-termed thinker will say that thats a defeat: but it's long term that will matter. sure, the 360 has GOW, Mass Effect and Halo 3, all of which look very promising: but they're all being released at relatively the same time, which is now: and if there's anything every long-termed thinker should be able to agree on is that the outcome of the next-gen console race will not be determined this holiday. longevity will be the deciding factor for the winner...and that is something that (will the 360 will have in its favor due to Microsoft's deep coffers), Sony has more in its favor due to brand-named public-perception of Playstation, and the greater variety of its development demograph.

[THAMMER1]

I feel your point but brand-named public-perception of Playstation, and the greater variety of its development demographic is slimming and fading. Just like what Sony did to Nintendo.

[PS3 Owns All]

I did'nt even expect the PS3 to be the most wanted in Japan. I thought the Wii was most wanted. And like I said before, it DOES"NT matter if the PS3 lost to the Wii in Japan. Because The PLAYSTATION 3 will be #1 in the U.S.,Europe,Austrilia,Asia, and Mexico. So PLAYSTATION 3 won Japan too eh, that guarentees Sony the leader and REMAIN the leader for a VERY, very long time! Now people here in RI have woken up. Alot of people here are dying to own a PS3. That attractiveness of that very famous brand, Sony and PlayStation! It will always remain the best EVER! The future is almost here, with The PLAYSTATION 3!

[Maddens Raiders]

PLEASE don't say anything else good about Sony, or the PS3. It's making people
S-I-C-K. This is nothing more than mere "theMart" (and clones) bait. Listen, I can hear the glorious caviats of wisdom now from the BillBox camp; beckoning all red-eyed game-a-holics to heed thy warning..!!!, "Hey everyone Sony sucks. The PS3 sucks. Please don't buy one. I don't even know why they made it! Please report all persons who are interested in the PS3, so that we can find and persecute them with our dastardly sticky bomb posts." Since launch, I thought the 3-6-0 would be "early to the dance, but late to the party." I know Epic thinks that PS3's announcement that "the Next-Gen begins with the PS3", is BS. But ironically, despite the luminescent green battle colors of M$'s trademark consoles; it seems like the PS3 -could- be its kryptonite. (Well, if left up to the Japanese only...LOL)
I wonder if Billy Gates regrets all that vicarious hyping of the Wii so much, since Japanese interest in his system looks so lackluster at this point...(HAY - TER)
So much for penetrating markets - looks like something else is going to be penetrated though, by the end of World Console War III, all you Billies. Good luck. Out.

[THAMMER1]

Do not mix coffee and prozack.

[Sphinx]

I wasn't sure if he was for or against Sony or MS, or liked them both... or hated them both.

[zypher]

maybe that was maddenraiders' intention?

[specialguest]

reading MaddenRaiders post makes it seemed like he's having a conversation with himself. he is trapped in an infinite loop between he and his mind! someone one help him quick~!

[ApocalypseShadow]

are right.it's a marathon.not a sprint.microsoft is jumping the gun by being the guy who shoots the gun at a track race and starts running.does he have enough foot speed?will he shoot himself in the foot with that gun in his hand?name ONE BIG GAME that microsoft released for japan on xbox one?and don't mention tecmo.name ONE BIG GAME they released for japan when 360 launched?why should japanese gamers care if microsoft doesn't?they said they will treat the japanese better the next time.well,it's next time already and a year later.

[bilal]

"Too bad people in the U.S. are not as bias as they are."

you idiot it is not racial thing.....
when games like lost ody, blue dragon and other japanese games start coming regularly for 360 and in more quantity it would sell...

"even more proud that MS has developed a console that has PS fan boys awake at night."

i think if they are awake, its because they are waiting for the ps3....
actually MS has made a console such that everyone who bought it is on this site 24 hours a day.... i dont know how it is serving any purpose...
what do you use it for...
a heater...
or as an alarm clock

[THAMMER1]

Like I care what you think. For the record I did not mention race in any way. And bilal dude you need to not be all stalking me on this site hommie. And yes I am proud to be an American and I'm very proud not to be a racist even more. Reread my post with out your fan boy glasses on. Game over. And your out of change. PEACE

[mephixto]

"even more proud that SONY has developed a console that has XBOX fan boys commenting his news all the time."

I'm sure that 90% of the Xbox fanboys comments are in the PS3 News site.

[bilal]

"Too bad people in the U.S. are not as bias as they -(Japanese)- are."

it is racist

[Marriot VP]

well I told you the Wii wasn't as big as some of you guys wanted, but polls are hardly reliable.

Also 8% for 360....dang that's alot considering they've been snubbed up till now with blue dragon and lost oddessey....you know the pitch.

[BIadestarX]

You know which console is going to be successful? Which ever becomes profitable first. To me that sounds like Nintendo. I'm no fanboy since I already pre-ordered a PS3 and will pre-order the wii tomorrow. I don't have the need to be a fanboy or favor M$ over $ony. as a software developer I can buy 2 PS3 in less then a week just by doing a side job (10 hours worth of work) and I don't even have to touch my regular job income. Lets put it this way I have a 360 in my office. And that's why I get to come this site during working hours.
So, since I don't have the NEED as you to be a fanboy, why should I lie to myself and say things like, "lot of AAA titles coming out throughout the the PS3s life cycle!", "I'd like to see a MS 360 lineup that has as much variety that PS3 has", or that the PS3 online network will blow xbox live out of the picture? Now do I seriously get by saying that? All the things about the PS3 is a "hope". These are not facts. What you have is hope and based on the fact that you owned the PS2 and therefore have a great level of brand preference (which makes you bias) you spect the same from the PS3. You can't prove any of these, why? For the simple fact that the console is NOT out yet? So, how can someone that never touch a particular product without even trying it? You tell me... who is more a fanboy a 360 owner that favor the 360 be cause he gets to play it every day or someone that talk highly of a product he only seen on a monitor. yet defended as if the product exists; one that speaks of a network and even goes to the extream of comparing with one that has millions of users. All you Sony fanboys who speak of the PS3 as if you own one, and compare it to the 360 should wait until you actually get to play it (Eventhough a fanboy is a fanboy) You are aready comparing and passing judgment against the PS5, and it's not even in the drawing boards.

[Daewoodrow]

I'm sick of people in Britain and America getting obsessed with Japan. Some of you talk like it's your country. Let me enlighten you.
Assuming none of these Japanophiles are actually Japanese, the japanese do not regard you as an equal. No matter how much Manga you watch or how many times you pretend you're a ninja, you are not Japanese.
Microsoft have done nothing to impress the Japanese? SONY HAVE DONE NOTHING TO IMPRESS THE WESTERNERS. You probably believe they do because you are obsessed with Japan. The only reason Sony love America and Britain is because there are so many people here who would east their s**t if they told them it was a Japanese delicacy. Are the Japanese racist? NO! They just don't love America and Britain half as much as America and britain idolise them.

[DJ]

Americans are suddenly better than everyone else and can act like crybabies when people who live in other parts of the world don't like a product that they like?

Maybe you should study international marketing and open your eyes a bit; a lot of Asian citizens love American products, so trying to claim the opposite just because one product is failing in that region is a sign of immaturity and ignorance.

[Maddens Raiders]

"there are so many people here who would east their s**t if they told them it was a Japanese delicacy."
Do you mean people would ship their s**t back to the East where it came from or tend to s**t more to the right side of the toilet...? Hmmm...
On another note,I wonder what Sony is going to do with All of their unsold products here in the good 'ol USA since -- "SONY HAVE DONE NOTHING TO IMPRESS THE WESTERNERS."
Hmmmm..I do think Sony HAS done something to Impress us somehow, judging by the last console war figures. But, then again those numbers are probably skewed by the sneaky, Japanese A.A.P. (Anti-American Product) terror cells, formed only to buy Jap products over the life of it's console to artificially inflate the #'s, right? Right.

[zypher]

daewoodrow, what an underhanded way to spread the idiocy of separatism. if you believe what you preach then who am i to sway you, especially since you've formulated your ideas around something so trivial as video games? i'll just continue to have an unbigoted view on us (the U.S.), the world, and gaming; and i'll continue to enjoy both my 360 (from time to time), AND my PS2 (soon to be PS3). oh, and by the way: you don't WATCH manga, you read it. manga is basically the Japanese version of American comics. you WATCH anime; you READ manga. at least have a bit of knowledge when you're spewing your anti-Japanese ignorance. that way, you can avoid seeming dense when someone corrects you...like i just did.

[Daewoodrow]

1. I don't believe I claimed Japan hate American technology DJ. I said Japan don't idolise America and Britain as so many people in America and Britain idolise japan.

2. Immaturity and ignorance? You don't sound like you even understood what I said.

3. -MaddensRaiders- so what you're saying is, the fact that the PS2 sold well is undeniable proof that Sony went out of their way to impress us? More so than Microsoft are with the xbox even? That only proves the westerners were impressed. It doesn't prove Sony were trying. Which is exactly my point. They don't have to, because so many westerners will buy anything from them.

3. -Zypher- Look closely. I was insulting America and britain, not Japan. It's not their fault we're whoring up to them all the time. And as for Anime and Manga, I really couldn't give a crap. Obviously i'm not enough of a fan to care what the difference is.

Reason number 2 for me hating this country: People jump at the chance to point the finger of racism regardless of whether or not they understood what the hell I said. I mean all three of you all counter argued to a point I didn't make. There's truly no limit to the stupidity on this site.

[FKN Unbelievable]

Tell us something we don't know about Japan?
We Knew this already so why do this sh1t keep getting published?

Ima Keep it Official Fuk the Wii its going to fail also. No Fanboy thoughts just plain realness i brought a Gamecube in 2001 it failed in 2002. That kids sh1t won't cut it no more. now i will buy it but trust me all ya'll dudes Loving the wii right right now cause it something other than sony and MS need to stop it. It never made a threat towards sony and RE was the Defining moment in its career until it arrived on PS2.

Now i know i probably mad somebody made but fuk it a machine thats not a strong as the OG Xbox is supposed to be different cause of the controls?It will last for a little while unless the Get best fanboy driven games in the world. Gimmicks don't work anymore in video games.

So in other words sorry people The Sony's war to lose.

Nintendo just picks up the scraps.

[Say's you]

Them bias the only reason you say that cause 1 THAMMER1 your to poor to afford a PS3 and 2 america doesn't have great jobs to begin with to get a PS3 and 3 all of you retards talk about is the PS3's price tag and thats it how lame are you morons anyway? america is the one that is truly biased and a cheapskate!

around here! considering gamers are to poor to afford such a console like that and you guy's have to go with such a weak ass! console like the 360.