Xbox One bombs in Japan even worse than you’d think

Somehow, the Japanese are becoming even more apathetic toward Microsoft’s Xbox brand.

The Xbox One’s first week of sales did not go well over there, with the console selling only 23,562 units according to Famitsu (via Joystiq). By comparison, Sony’s PlayStation 4 sold 322,000 units during its first week, and Nintendo’s Wii U moved 308,000 in its debut week (all numbers also from Joystiq).

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.