As for the supposedly "disappointing" impact of the PlayStation 4? There's no doubt that the performance of the console has slowed down significantly since a very strong launch, but it's worth noting that sales of hardware were actually up nearly 7% year-on-year, with the PS4 and the resurgent Vita picking up slack from slower sales of the 3DS. PS4's software line-up in Japan is still largely composed of western titles with limited appeal to the local audience, and the console probably won't pick up significantly until more local software is available later this year - it's notable that the PS Vita's success in the first half of 2014 is largely attributable to the sudden arrival of software titles that match local tastes, and not (as some commentators would have it) to an upsurge of interest in PS4 Remote Play functionality. Overall, PS4 in Japan continues to perform as you'd expect for a new console with limited software - a great launch, followed by slow but steady sales while it awaits new software to spark purchases from new audiences. It's done well, but it hasn't "rescued" the Japanese market; but then again, if you take the time to understand the figures, it should be pretty clear that the Japanese market doesn't actually need rescuing.