Xbox One may undergo revisions for Japan release
Microsoft Japan CEO Yasuyuki Higuchi told 4gamer (translated by Edge): [Xbox One] is geared towards a western lifestyle, and we're looking at whether or not to launch it 'as is' in Japan.
"We're still figuring out how to deal with things like music and video services in each country. To be honest, (releasing it in Japan) as is would be difficult."
Higuchi also said the Japanese Xbox One release date "will not be delayed very much behind the US". The console is due to launch in the States and 20 other markets in November 2013.
On the subject of tailoring content for Japanese consumers, Haruaki Kayama, head of Microsoft Japan's Consumer & Partner Group, also said: "It's a matter of how much we can do before the timing of Xbox One's (release). We have to prepare content that is relevant to Japan. 'What is the best, what will today's consumers in Japan respond to? What content is in demand?' We're considering these questions now.
"There's no point in a solution that does not match the market. Even if we bring NFL (on board for Japan), haha... Japan is difficult. I'm almost tempted to ask for ideas."
The original Xbox sold two million units in Japan, a figure Xbox 360 has yet to match following its December 2005 launch.
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FoolishPosted:
NinjaWizardimgur I hope they're able to make it work for people over there.
Same. It wouldn't be fair if they didn't.
Yeah, it wouldn't be fair to them.
Snowfl4k3zPosted:
As a Canadian, I actually enjoy watching Japanese dramas, guess I still have to download them online lol.
KatsumiPosted:
Another thing about the Xbox One in Japan (that i read around a week ago).
One in Japan is pronounced as 'Wan' which is apparently the sound that a dog makes (we say woof and they way wan) so it's pretty much named the Xbox Woof over there. Not a great name
One in Japan is pronounced as 'Wan' which is apparently the sound that a dog makes (we say woof and they way wan) so it's pretty much named the Xbox Woof over there. Not a great name
PlusnetPosted:
RaheemSterling_31 They need to make it work over there.
Hopefully it ends up working for them.
PlusnetPosted:
imgur I hope they're able to make it work for people over there.
Same. It wouldn't be fair if they didn't.
KatsumiPosted:
RATFimgurB23R i hope they can make it work for everyone so everyone can play a cool system
I do too, I want everyone to enjoy their purchases.
yh everyone deserves to play on the console
It would be great to see all countries get the Xbox One. Consumers should be able to make the choice weather to get it or not regardless of where they live
KatsumiPosted:
The Xbox 360 didn't sell very well in japan what so ever so i'm not really surprised on this. Hopefully the Xbox One still goes to japan regardless
RuinsPosted:
imgurB23R i hope they can make it work for everyone so everyone can play a cool system
I do too, I want everyone to enjoy their purchases.
yh everyone deserves to play on the console
LuckyOtterPosted:
imgurRATF japan = playstation
america = xbox
I thought there were issues over there with them not being able to play video games.
Are you kidding? You do realize Japan is a first world, technological developed country right? They have the fastest public internet speeds in the world. That's where Nintendo is stationed. You must be thinking of North Korea or parts of China.
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