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Xbox 360 beats PS3 for fourth week in Japan

Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 outsold Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3 for the fourth consecutive week in the latest video game sales data from Japan.

Media Create Co. on Fri. reported that the Xbox 360 sold 8,271 units between Sept. 29 and Oct. 5.

By comparison, the PS3 sold 7,232 units in the same period.

The 360 ranked two titles in the top 50 game sales, including Raiden IV at No. 38 and Tales of Vesperia at No. 46.

Microsoft this week said it will raise its sales forecast for the Xbox 360 in Japan on stronger-than-expected demand for the hardware.

Xbox 360 sales in Japan were bolstered after a price cut enacted on Sept. 1, which discounted the hardware to as low as 19,800 yen ($189).

Microsoft on Sept. 5 discounted all Xbox 360 hardware in the U.S. between $50 to $80 to spur sales.

The company this week introduced new Holiday Bundles to encourage year-end sales in the U.S.

The Xbox 360 Arcade Holiday Bundle includes Sega Superstars Tennis and five Xbox Live titles for $199.99.

The Xbox 360 60GB Pro Holiday Bundle includes Lego Indiana Jones and Kung Fu Panda for $299.99.

And the Xbox 360 120GB Elite Holiday Bundle includes Lego Indiana Jones and Kung Fu Panda for $399.99.

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paracardium - 440 days 5 hours ago

1 - only 4 weeks

same could've been said for the ps3 all around the world.

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Fox01 - 440 days 5 hours ago

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The Iphone is also kicking Sony/360/Wiis @ss, but that doesn't make it a console. The Wii is a phucking toy and we all know it.

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Pennywise - 440 days 4 hours ago

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Wow... I agree with Fox for once.

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mikeslemonade - 440 days 4 hours ago

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Anybody who can read a basic trend and also has common sense would knows that 360 sales are not sustainable. Yea 360 does better than PS3 when the price is low followed by 2 exclusive RPGs but as far as I know there are aren't 12 exclusive 360 RPGs coming out every month, so 360 is still dead in Japan. Microsoft themselves can give the 360 adrenaline shots to prolong the life by getting exclusive content on 360, but it will never have sustaining sales that are better than PS3.

Sony knows that the RPGs that japanese want need time to develop and also right now their system is not a right price for the Japanese because they are in a depression. America and Europe is the focus right now with people that are willing to pay more money for games.

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chaosatom - 440 days 4 hours ago

1.7 - how much is it selling by?

The Ps3 install base is way bigger than 360 stall base.

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mikeslemonade - 440 days 4 hours ago

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Um no the iPhone is not kicking ass if you talking about the 3G. If you compare the 1st, 2nd, 3rd Generation iPhone then they are beating 360 and PS3 and maybe the Wii. They sure as hell are not beating PSP or DS.

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Emmo - 440 days 4 hours ago

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@Lanoire

The Japanese are not rushing out in huge numbers to pre order LBP, so I hope Sony are not banking on that like they were with Rachet and Unchartered.

WKC looks like it is going to be very big.

Fable 2 is in my opinion going to beat LBP for it's first week sales ( just a guess people)

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Xiru - 440 days 4 hours ago

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@ 1.2

Last I checked, no one cares about Wii anymore. All big gaming sites laugh at it when new "core" games are mentioned. (Check out what Kotaku has to say about Dead Rising Wii) Sure, it will sell the most this generation, but it will not win. The fight is between 360 and PS3. Right now, the 360 is winning. But I still believe PS3 will win in the end. Imagine when the PS3 hits $299? The 360 better be like $49.99 if it wants to keep its lead. :) Oh and the 360 beat the PS3 by 400 units this week in Japan... hardly a sizable lead, even with its JRPGs and price cut. Next week PS3 should be on top again in Japan.

Edit: Right on Fox01! I agree 100%.

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Emmo - 440 days 4 hours ago

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@ Highdro

Agreed right now the Wii is kicking both PS3 and 360's ass.

But I bet Nintendo bring out a new machine before Sony or MS. therefore pulling out of this war (your words) and correct me if I am wrong is a war not won by the last man standing.

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GUNS N SWORDS - 440 days 4 hours ago

1.13 - hmmmm

(Lanoire)

the new xbox experience is coming as well, along with fable 2 and gears2 around the globe.

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bababrooks - 440 days 4 hours ago

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well done , from being dead in the water ms has made a ripple....it's a shame that many gamers have left this site for pastures new! i hope one day members on this site can agree.....competition is a good thing devs need to improve and that is what makes the enjoyment of virtual gaming. companys try to sell there games no matter the console!
keep it real...games are there for enjoyment.
kudos to ninty, sony and MS.........gaming has never been better!

sorry about the rant!

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TheTwelve - 440 days 3 hours ago

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LOL...it's like watching two girls fighting in a mud pit. Both have sucky sales.

Microsoft is messing things up for PS3 owners for sure by delaying the release of our favorite franchises but I do admire how crazy they are to win Japan over. It will only make Sony more pissed off to do something desperate to get Japan back.

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eagle21 - 440 days 3 hours ago

1.18 - 360 is dead last in 2008 sales in japan and overall in japan...

It won't change by this laughable "outselling". Christmas belongs to PS3 in Japan. 360 will get "beat" by a hefty margin. :)

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gamersday08 - 439 days 22 hours ago

1.19 - The spike to due largely to Arcade SKU which is bad for consumers.

The Arcade SKU cannot play quite a number of major titles which sucks cause they require installation. And with the mandatory avatar creation, the gamers are effed.

And M$ has not communicated this to the consumers.

Japanese hates unethical and dishonest sellers like that. Remember food scandal?

Furthermore, M$ has to stop the price cut very soon and it'll all be over. The new dashboard will get bored very quickly soon too unless M$ keeps changing it every few months which is impossible and illogical. M$ is done with the new dashboard and price cuts. It's 360's last struggle.

The good news WILL be short-lived.

"You reap what you sow, M$. You WILL not get away with your evil doings." It will go back to M$ soon. Not only Japan but around the world.

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Arsenal4Ever - 440 days 5 hours ago

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360 and PS3 are doing shambles, but hey I just wish the Japanese would listen to what Yoshida said today.

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stiggs - 440 days 4 hours ago

3.1 - Says You. How old are you?

I'm going to guess...7.

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dro - 440 days 4 hours ago

3.2 - Says you

stop talking out ur a$$ (>_<)

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Fox01 - 440 days 4 hours ago

3.3 - @ Says you

PS2 outsold both the 360 ans the PS3.

Reported as "Spam" BTW.

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THC CELL - 440 days 5 hours ago

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Yawn
4 weeks is that it make it a year and i will be very very happy
i will have a xbox beach party

Anyone who wants to join me that i will be in spain a year from now
Ibiza island

The catch is this spree has to go on for 1 whole year

Is it party time or what for xbox ?

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P_Bomb - 440 days 5 hours ago

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Why does N4G keep posting the same news stories but with different wrapping? Why doesn't the article mention that PS2 outsold the 360? That should help put things in perspective on what the state of the union in Japan is really like, before people get too worked up.

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Pennywise - 440 days 4 hours ago

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P_Bomb... its for personal security when they are sleeping at night in their bed with their 360 heating the room.

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Nineball2112 - 440 days 4 hours ago

5.2 - Haha...

Look, I submitted it because it's gaming news. I'm a gamer. I happen to only own a PS3 myself (my stepson has a 360), but I'm still interested in "gaming news".

If the article I found had said that the PS2 outsold the 360, I would still have submitted it... (believe me) :-)

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Gam71 - 440 days 3 hours ago

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why doesn't it say the ps2 outsold the ps3 then?

Given how you ps3 lot have been boasting about sales (deliberately spun to suit your argument) and how the 360 is dead and would never sell in japan, thats the reason why.

Now the ps3 is last in sales for the first time is also news but i bet you would cry even more if that was the headline.

Why focus on the ps2 outselling only the 360?
Very selective.
Well I guess when the ps3 fails to look to the ps2, if thats fails go to the psp all the time ignoring the fact they're outselling the ps3 as well.

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MvmntInGrn - 440 days 5 hours ago

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they are doing well now but I am more curious to see how the holidays play out. LBP and WKC vs. Last Remnant, which will the Japaneese take to more?

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ceedubya9 - 440 days 3 hours ago

6.2 - It is multi

but it comes to the 360 first. So, it matters in that short term at least.

And how do you know if Last Remnant is a big hit game or not? Its not even out yet! You have your opinion, but to others it may be the biggest release this year.

I could come on here and say that WKC is garbage, too (but I'm not because I'm really interested in it). But in reality, its just another promising looking title that we haven't played yet. To judge it or any other unreleased game's magnitude before its on shelves is just premature.

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lowcarb - 440 days 4 hours ago

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ouch

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lalapin - 440 days 4 hours ago

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lol cheap price can't stop the sales dropping like sh*t .

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lowcarb - 440 days 4 hours ago

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All kinds of crazy stuff is happening around the world and this has got to be the one of the oddest turn of events ever. Right now it's almost like PLaystation=Bush while 360=Obama pushing for change lol. I guess this gen people are getting smarter and finally seeing just how superior the 360 is for gaming.

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Xiru - 440 days 4 hours ago

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No sir!! If people were indeed getting smarter, the Wii wouldn't be selling the way it is.

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ReBurn - 440 days 4 hours ago

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I'm glad that in this global economy that people are still buying consoles. With a country like Japan with a population of 130 million people it seems as though the numbers for most of the platforms are rather dismal.

The 360 bundles for the U.S. look encouraging though. These companies are finally figuring out that bundles equate to value in the minds of consumers.

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Why o why - 440 days 4 hours ago

10.1 - good point

better for us

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dro - 440 days 4 hours ago

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hahahahaha....if that is the case that the 360 out sold the ps3 for this month what will u say about the ps3 outselling the 360 since this gen began.!!!...

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Why o why - 440 days 4 hours ago

11.2 - dro

people often forget that even though it came out of MS's mouth about the gap closure. real strange that. Just imagine that this whole years numbers in the US mirrored the rest of the world and thats home turf. Imagine the rest of the world in reality.

well done to MS anyway

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Emmo - 440 days 4 hours ago

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360 has outsold PS3 for August and September combined (with supply issues)and has a shot at doing it for 3 months combined.

What will you all be saying if that happens.

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HA!HA!HA! Brilliant, I get a disagree with a fact

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Xiru - 440 days 4 hours ago

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That polar bears make lovable and friendly pets.

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Emmo - 440 days 4 hours ago

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Great reply.

It'll be a close race, but come the begining of Nov I might be looking for a pet shop that stocks polar bears.

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Xiru - 440 days 4 hours ago

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I'm gonna pick PS3 for next week, but yeah its gonna be super close.

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dro - 440 days 4 hours ago

12.4 - Why o why

true say. by the way bubbles for ur name and display pic.. ;D

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Jecht - 439 days 22 hours ago

12.5 - Great

Now, add about 300 dollars to the 360, and another 6 months, and you have the PS3's sales for THE WORLD against the 360.

While you're at it, take away any AAA games on the PS3, don't lower the price of it, and keep that product on the market for 2 years, and you have the PS3 STILL BEATING THE 360 IN SALES ALL OVER THE PLACE FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS NOW.

Disagree with that fact emo. Sorry, emmo.

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THC CELL - 440 days 5 hours ago

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Yawn

They have to drop the price for sales
X box wont last through october
November will be the fight ( a neck and neck or a Boost The war begins)

Ps3 been out selling worldwide

Yawn LBP will win the game of the year and sell sell sell
R2 will be a blast
I forget all the socom players will be out

next years xbox point will not be needed cause killzone will kill off xbox

Home kicks all
im out

Ps3 FTW!!

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she00win99 - 440 days 5 hours ago

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the price is still the same but the gap is getting lesser and lesser, next week goodbye xbots..

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dem0n - 440 days 4 hours ago

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Fanboys said "Goodbye Xbots" when the PS3 launched. They also said that when MGS4 released. How many times do you guys have to repeat it before you realize it's not going to happen?

Keep hoping. Just, just, keep hoping.

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she00win99 - 439 days 22 hours ago

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to all xbots, did i hit a nerve because your crying like stupid babies and yeah when mgs4 was released it did kill the 360 by outselling more than 200 thousand units in america alone that is why they had a price cut to compete with ps3..

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rawd - 440 days 4 hours ago

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Xbox 360 sold 8,271 units between Sept. 29 and Oct. 5.
By comparison, the PS3 sold 7,232 units in the same period.

Another 1,000 units of SLAUGHTER. No

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ThatCanadianguy420 - 440 days 4 hours ago

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Shhh..let the 360 fanboys have there moment of glory.

We all know it won't last.

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rawd - 440 days 3 hours ago

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Look at Japan total sales and then touch me where I pee

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GiantEnemyCrab - 440 days 3 hours ago

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@4.2: Agreed. Actually they don't even have to show sales numbers they will take a game like MGS4 and say "it's over, MGS4 will kill the 360.. judgement day blah blah blah". A win is a win.

Rawd you can touch your own mangina.

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she00win99 - 439 days 22 hours ago

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when mgs4 was released it did outsell the 360 by more than 200 thousand units, and that's in north america alone..

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dem0n - 440 days 4 hours ago

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Wow. Fanboys never cease to amaze me. Even when they have facts presented in front of their face, they ignore reality and spout off nonsense trying to spin it.

Just admit that the 360 is doing well in Japan for once. Quit being sore losers.

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Blu Ray3 - 440 days 2 hours ago

6.2 - I say,

bravo to MS for the advancement in sales they're achieving this gen,
especially in Japan.
I thought by now they would have closed shop there,but I was wrong................just like some of the Sony trolls on this thread.
I hope the Ps3 wins this gen because I'm a Playstation fan(been one for years),and they belong at the forefront of gaming.
But MS is a great competitor,and their existence makes our hobby the wonderful thing it is today.

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PoSTedUP - 439 days 20 hours ago

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360 is 200$ and has alot of RPG's....

ps3 is 400-500$ and has very little to no RPG's.....

ps3 sales were up 30% from expectations.

360 sales were up like 60-86% (after multiple price drops)

yall see what IM seeing???

it aint over till its over.

well see whos dead in japan after final fantasy vs 13 and WKC.

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Light Yagami - 439 days 22 hours ago

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PS3 is a huge failure! The PS3 will die very soon. No need to use my notebook.

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Jason 360 - 439 days 21 hours ago

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A moment of silence for the PS3 (bows head)

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DARKTRINITYxxx - 439 days 17 hours ago

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LOL the PS3 isnt dead. Its only dead in ure little MS wet dreams. Xbox troggs put ure lube away for another year as the PS3 is here to stay.

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