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Japanese console market grows for the first time in three years

The Japanese console market has seen an increase in sales revenue for the first time in three years, and that's down the to Switch.�

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Godmars2902520d ago

Because its portable and doesn't aim for ultra realism in all forms?

Neonridr2520d ago

no, because it provides games that the Japanese actually want to play.

Godmars2902520d ago (Edited 2520d ago )

Thought I said that. That it also fits - somewhat - with a mobile lifestyle.

Neonridr2520d ago

I guess.. although the Switch is changing the way we look at mobile gaming. I mean we never had games with quality like MK8 or BoTW on the go before.

Eonjay2520d ago

It is literally because of the PS4 and Switch.

Concertoine2520d ago (Edited 2520d ago )

@Eonjay

Not really... the PS4 started off strong in Japan but at this point the PS3 is outpacing it in the same timeframe. And the PS3 was said to have a slow start in the region at the time.
http://www.vgchartz.com/art...

The console market in Japan was dying until the Switch came out, that design its the only way that consoles were going to grow in that region.

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jugo142520d ago

shame then as it appears they want to play games for children.

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Gameseeker_Frampt2520d ago

@ Concertoine

Like your graph shows, it isn't the PS4 sales that were pulling down the Japanese console market these last few years since it is selling roughly as well as the PS3 in Japan. No, the biggest factor outside of mobile gaming was the lackluster sales of the Wii U. The Wii U sales were barely 1/4 of the Wii sales and that kind of sales drop had a big impact on the market. Now Nintendo has corrected their mistake we once again have 2 consoles that are selling well in Japan and with the lineup of upcoming games I don't see that changing anytime soon.

Concertoine2520d ago (Edited 2520d ago )

@Gameseeker

You're correct. But the gripe with his comment i had was that he lumped the PS4 in with the Switch when only one of them is outpacing its predecessor and thus, growing the console market.

Prince_TFK2520d ago

It also provide game that *I want to play. BOTW, Mario Kart, Arms, and next on the list for me is Splatoon 2. Can't wait.

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Movefasta19932520d ago

When monster hunter releases on that thing in Japan the sales are going to skyrocket .

ILostMyMind2520d ago

"that's down the to Switch'? So it has increased only in the last two months?

FallenAngel19842520d ago

Only because one console could also be used portably

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Video Chums Console Exclusive Game of the Year Awards 2022

“Every year as a fun bonus, we highlight the best console exclusives so here are PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch's top titles.” - A.J. Maciejewski from Video Chums.

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The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet of Chaos Arrives to Next-Gen Consoles

Dear Villager's humor packed, turn-based, RPG arrives to next-gen consoles with details on a second DLC to be available alongside the game.

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Get a first look at the Halo Infinite Xbox Series X console

The Halo Infinite Xbox Series X console is easily one of the most sought-after editions of Microsoft's latest console.

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littletad929d ago (Edited 929d ago )

Of all the people and videos unboxing this console, they choose the Spanish dude who spends 37 seconds talking and examing the batteries the controller comes with. Sigh. That aside, best of luck to everyone trying to score this console.

moriarty1889929d ago

That is a very sleek looking console design.

Deathdeliverer929d ago

The images of the console look sick. The ACTUAL look of the console in his hands isn’t attractive at all. The black is deep black and the stars stand out in the image. Just the detail all together just really pops in the image. The detail is lost on the actual system. If you just want the system, damn how it looks, then good luck. I already have a series X and this isn’t sick enough to be my second.