PS4 Fails to Inspire Japanese Market

The Launch of the PlayStation 4 had a Minimal Impact on the Japanese Console Market, which Remained Flat in the 1st Half of 2014. According to Data Released by Enterbrain - Sourced and Translated by Dr. Serkan Toto - Revenue from Console Hardware Reached ¥70.63 Billion in the 1st Half of 2014, a Tiny Increase over the ¥66.39 Billion Earned in the 1st Half of 2013. The PlayStation 4 was Launched in Japan in February, Several Months behind Europe and North America but, Early Enough in 2014 to Have Made a Significant Impact on the Market. Indeed, according to Media Create Data, Sony's Console Hasn't Sold More than 10,000 Units in a Single Week in More than 2 Months, Putting it Behind Both the Wii U and the PlayStation Vita in Terms of Popularity. Overall, the Japanese Market Showed No Signs of Growth, Earning ¥172.26 Billion ($1.685 Billion) in the 1st Half of 2014 - just $2 Million More than the Prior Year.




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