I think the answers to the question as to why they wont buy an XBox says a lot...
Poor Software - 56%
Prefer Other Consoles - 55%
Poor Design - 47%
Microsoft Brand - 37%
When you add those factors to the price it's easy to see why MS have a real struggle in Japan.
A Japanese survey conducted by Nikkei IT regarding Microsoft's Xbox has yielded some surprising results. Over a month-long period the study surveyed 1378 people, 95 percent of which were male. Of those surveyed, 76 percent described themselves as avid game players who have purchased two or more...