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[Oblivion]

Famitsu took the time to poll 113 retailers, 47 developers, and 370 gamers about what they see in the future of video games. The poll questions are as follows…

Most anticipated gaming machine of 2006

1. PS3 - 53.7% of the developers, 56.9% of the retailers, and 46.3% of the gamers
2. Revolution - 41.4% of the developers, 43.9% of retailers, 45.8% of the gamers
3.Xbox360 - 2.4% of the developers, 1.7% of the retailers, 7.9% of the gamers

Number 1 gaming machine of 2006 (Developer’s pick)

1. Nintendo DS - 49.9%
2. PS3 - 16.7%
3. Revolution - 10.0%
4. PSP - 5.0%
5. Xbox 360 - 1.7%

Number 1 gaming machine of 2006 (Retailer’s pick)
1. Nintendo DS - 38.3%
2. PS3 - 31.5%
3. Revolution - 12.3%
4. (TIE) PSP/Xbox 360 - 1.7%

Overall Top Platform (gamer’s pick)

1. PS3 - 40.3%
2. DS - 32.6%
3. PS2 - 11.8%
4. Revolution - 11.5%
5. Xbox 360 - 2.5%
6. PSP - 0.3%
(article states to keep in mind that gamer’s decision may have been based off of what they THOUGHT would be the number one selling system, not what they planned to purchase.)

www.gonintendo.com

 

[Kleegamefan]

PSP/X360 FTL

 

[Zilch]

Awesome is DS.

 

[EmCeeGramr]

Apparently, the psp is a dedicated porn device, which is still awesome in my book.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

PSP/X360 FTL

 

[Oblivion]

Glad developers are also enthusiastic about the Rev.

 

[Guillotine]

I didn't expect PSP to do so badly. Glad for DS and Revolution though.

 

[guise]

Huh? A next gen survey including current gen/handheld platforms?

Good too see all round support for the Rev though!

 

[Jonnyram]

Wow, you can see where the mindshare is in Japan!

 

[Spike]

DS = Dominating System

 

[guise]

From IGN's story...

In terms of release date, December was the most popular choice amongst developers and retailers for the PS3. Users were split pretty evenly between May and July as top choices. A good percentage of retailers also selected May and July, while a good number of developers selected September.

December was a popular selection for the Revolution's launch amongst developers, with November coming in second. Both gamers and retailers selected November first followed by December. A good number of developers and makers expect the Revolution to not make it out until 2007.

Say what?

 

[sprsk]

nintendo is throwin bows

 

[Cheebs]

Developer’s really hate PSP. :lol

 

[Wario64]

From IGN's story...


Say what?

Revolution in 2007 seems pretty far off

 

[RaijinFY]

PS3 will compete with DS now?

 

[Beezy]

The hive is growing...

 

[AdmiralViscen]

Overall Top Platform (gamer’s pick)

1. PS3 - 40.3%
2. DS - 32.6%
3. PS2 - 11.8%
4. Revolution - 11.5%
5. Xbox 360 - 2.5%
6. PSP - 0.3%

Holy shit! :lol :lol :lol

 

[Oblivion]

5. Xbox 360 - 2.5%
6. PSP - 0.3%

Haha, holy shit I didn't notice that part. How the hell is that possible? It's mindboggling that ANYTHING could do worse than Xbox360 over there. :lol

 

[gjb-sensei]

Japan has spoken: PSP am dead.

 

[Stench]

Sony could release PS3 with Anthrax spread all over the box and it would still be #1.

INSNAITY

 

[jamesinclair]

4. (TIE) PSP/Xbox 360 - 1.7%


Well, it was a good run.

 

[mj1108]

Overall Top Platform (gamer’s pick)

1. PS3 - 40.3%
2. DS - 32.6%
3. PS2 - 11.8%
4. Revolution - 11.5%
5. Xbox 360 - 2.5%
6. PSP - 0.3%

Holy shit! :lol :lol :lol

360 mindshare >>> PSP mindshare

 

[First Children]

6. PSP - 0.3%

 

[sonycowboy]

Sony could release PS3 with Anthrax spread all over the box and it would still be #1.

INSNAITY

That's what we said about the PSP.

Although, this is a survey where people picked one system, not ranked the systems in order.

PSP is a distant second to the DS and will likely be far behind PS3 & Rev, but I don't expect it to drop below the 360 although I can see it dropping below the PS2 if that system ever gets a price drop.

 

[GDGF]

:lol This is getting sad. Sorry PSP & 360.

(great to see support growing for the Revolution. Mayhaps they should have called that one the Developers System instead)

 

[TheJollyCorner]

PSP needs a Japanese killer app... like 15 of them.

 

[Illuminati]

I thought Famitsu took this same exact survey last summer. If so, someone post it because if I remember correctly I think the percentages were radically different back then. Such a change if true.

 

[jj984jj]

Overall Top Platform (gamer’s pick)

1. PS3 - 40.3%
2. DS - 32.6%
3. PS2 - 11.8%
4. Revolution - 11.5%
5. Xbox 360 - 2.5%
6. PSP - 0.3%

OMG, I'd fit in so well with Japanese gamers. :lol

 

[Count Chocula]

Since you could only vote for one who's gonna vote for the PSP as their main system?

PSP is more like a secondary system.

 

[emomoonbase]

DS is kickin ass and takin names.

 

[Deadly Monk]

Poor 360. Oh well.

Announce the price of the PS3 Sony!

 

[Suburban Cowboy]

360 > PSP in the minds of japanese gamers. Is this a success, a failure, or both.

 

[araganekyassuru]

360 > PSP in the minds of japanese gamers. Is this a success, a failure, or both.

sales says something else

 

[Property of Jumpship]

Is the DS really that good?

 

[Doom_Bringer]

Sony needs to wake up! This shit is shocking!!

 

[LM4sure]

Damn! Japan is bizarro world. So much hype for Nintendo consoles. That's not right.

 

[RaijinFY]

360 > PSP in the minds of japanese gamers. Is this a success, a failure, or both.

But sales say PSP > 360 and in fact PSP >>> 360, so what's wrong?

 

[Wunderchu]

Is the DS really that good?

http://www.ga-forum.com/showthread.php?t=83660

 

[Idioteque]

Is the DS really that good?

No. Not even close.

 

[Duderz]

Sony needs to wake up! This shit is shocking!!

Yes, because Famitsu polls are always indicative of the future...

Give me a break. As soon as Sony unveils the PS3, the lot of you will be throwing up your arms shouting "WHY DID WE EVER DOUBT YOU SONY"

GAF tosses and turns like no other sometimes... :/

 

[Doom_Bringer]

Yes, because Famitsu polls are always indicative of the future...

Give me a break. As soon as Sony unveils the PS3, the lot of you will be throwing up your arms shouting "WHY DID WE EVER DOUBT YOU SONY"

GAF tosses and turns like no other sometimes... :/

I wasn't talking about PS3! I was talking about PSP.

 

[Earthstrike]

No. Not even close

it will be when third parties start saying "Oh shit" DS has a huge userbase, maybe I should start developing for the soon to be converted gamers.

 

[Deku]

For many in Japan, the PSP hasn't lived up to their very high expectations and the software library has been an unmitigated disaster.

 

[Dr. Jade]

PSP = prime example of what happens to Sony hardware when third parties fail to deliver ... luckily it looks like a one time thing, PS3 = solid

 

[Kleegamefan]

Is the DS really that good?

It is if you like Non-games ^_^

 

[Deku]

PSP proved Sony isn't invincible as much as people hate to admit it, and may open the way to its competitors. Not Nintendo specifically, but even MS might learn a thing or two about Sony's weaknesses and Ken's hubris.

 

[Duderz]

I wasn't talking about PS3! I was talking about PSP.

Either way, you're acting like it's ABANDON SHIP for PSP in Japan. Don't bet on it.

Besides, VP: Lenneth isn't even out yet!

 

[araganekyassuru]

PSP has way better games than PS2 had during the same period of it's life

 

[Beezy]

PSP has way better games than PS2 had during the same period of it's life

Well yeah, a lot of them are ports of current PS2 games. :/

 

[araganekyassuru]

Well yeah, a lot of them are ports of current PS2 games. :/

most of the games that are ports are better than their PS2 counterpart