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Microsoft Xbox One has horrible launch in Japan

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 10 Sep 2014 12:15 User comments (5)

Microsoft Xbox One has horrible launch in Japan

Following its recent launch in the nation, the Microsoft Xbox One had a rough time selling in Japan.
Just like its predecessor, the Xbox One had a terrible launch, selling just 23,562 units in its first week of availability. While the Xbox 360 was also a failure, it sold over 60,000 in its first week back in 2005.

Japanese-based Sony and Nintendo had much more impressive launches for their current-gen consoles, with the Wii U seeing 300,000 units sold in two days and the PS4 seeing 322,000 in its first week.

Microsoft just launched the console in 27 new nations including Japan.

Source:
Polygon

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5 user comments

111.9.2014 10:29

Duh! Because Japan is Sony country!

211.9.2014 16:34

Originally posted by hearme0:
Duh! Because Japan is Sony country!

More like the US is Microsoft country...since Sony outsells them in most other countries too.

312.9.2014 09:39

Too bad the Sony controllers are designed for tiny hands. I kept mashing the wrong buttons. Sold the PS3 same week I got it.

413.9.2014 00:59

Originally posted by igor2know:
Too bad the Sony controllers are designed for tiny hands. I kept mashing the wrong buttons. Sold the PS3 same week I got it.

Stupidest comment ever

518.9.2014 22:37

Originally posted by favosys1:
Originally posted by igor2know:
Too bad the Sony controllers are designed for tiny hands. I kept mashing the wrong buttons. Sold the PS3 same week I got it.

Stupidest comment ever
Ehh.....kinda BUT......I see a bit what is meant as I use Xbox controller for Windows and PS controllers I could see being a pain in the ass for those with seriously large hands.


both newbie-type comments.........knew you were both newbs before even checking.
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