Xbox 360 Japan GM Says PS3 Too Expensive, No Price Cut For 360 In Japan

Takahashi Sensui, general manager for Xbox 360 Japan, has declared that the PlayStation3 is “too expensive” – and that Microsoft‘s next-gen console is “in no way inferior to any other console.”

After slamming the PS3’s high price tag, Sensui then went on to discussing the Xbox’s retail price. Speaking to the Mainichi Daily News, Sensui confirmed that Microsoft does not plan to cut the price of the Xbox 360 in Japan. This, despite the fact that the console has failed to take off in the territory. Six months after launch, it was still lagging behind the Nintendo DS, the PlayStation2, and even the GameBoy Advance.

Sensui also announced that there are currently no plans to release an HD-DVD-ready 360 in Japan. However, if the standalone player performs well, Microsoft may reconsider.

Takahashi Sensui, general manager for Xbox 360 Japan, has declared that the PlayStation3 is “too expensive” – and that Microsoft‘s next-gen console is “in no way inferior to any other console.”

After slamming the PS3’s high price tag, Sensui then went on to discussing the Xbox’s retail price. Speaking to the Mainichi Daily News, Sensui confirmed that Microsoft does not plan to cut the price of the Xbox 360 in Japan. This, despite the fact that the console has failed to take off in the territory. Six months after launch, it was still lagging behind the Nintendo DS, the PlayStation2, and even the GameBoy Advance.

Sensui also announced that there are currently no plans to release an HD-DVD-ready 360 in Japan. However, if the standalone player performs well, Microsoft may reconsider.