Japanese hardware sales, Sept. 1 - Sept. 7: Making the band edition
by Griffin McElroy 
{ Sep 14th 2008 at 10:00PM }
That's where you come in. In the following poll, we've listed our top choices thus far. We need you to serve as our unbiased arbiter -- simply vote on the name you like best. Or, because we have the most clever readers of any blog on the planet, feel free to add your own suggestions in the comments. Just do it quickly. This dispute is tearing our once close-knit family in twain.
- DS Lite: 51,412
5,027 (8.91%) - PSP: 34,462
7,202 (17.29%)- Wii: 33,128
2,627 (7.35%)- PS3: 8,317
1,458 (14.92%) - PS2: 7,948
862 (9.78%)- Xbox 360: 1,044
2,080 (66.58%)[Source: Media Create]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
zombiejesus @ Sep 14th 2008 10:07PM
Man I thought this was an entry about rockband in japan and how well it was selling. :(
j.howlett @ Sep 14th 2008 10:06PM
tobias and the frontrunners
McLovin 99 @ Sep 15th 2008 12:25PM
Uncle Daddy and the Family Secret
Morisato @ Sep 15th 2008 2:15PM
The 'Stiqers
Alexxxxx @ Sep 14th 2008 10:09PM
omg the ps3 didn't even sell over 9 thousaaaaaaaaand!
MowDown ShowDown @ Sep 14th 2008 10:14PM
Really? The NDAs is winning? Oh, where's the JPAG?
MattJack @ Sep 14th 2008 10:13PM
how about "harmonix fandoys"? do you people even report news anymore or do you feel the need to whore out every picture with rockband?
Moorio - XBL: peacebyanymeans @ Sep 14th 2008 10:33PM
Looking at all your comments, you seem to have an affinity to be more positive on Guitar Hero, and negative on Rock Band.
So... who's the "fandoy"?
Christopher Grant @ Sep 15th 2008 12:45AM
You're banned. BUH-BYE!
xGeneral DEATHx @ Sep 15th 2008 10:56AM
I think the word "fandoy" is for some reason hilarious, and I may even use it in future posts.
What? Oh, he got banned?? Oh thank God...now I don't have to pay royalties.
Cesaria (Gamertag: Cesaria360) @ Sep 14th 2008 10:15PM
Name it No comment, I just like clicking
loof @ Sep 15th 2008 12:26AM
That's my vote as well.
BeeDizz @ Sep 14th 2008 10:20PM
I don't like any name that starts with "The". Just take 2 completely random words and throw them together. BAM. Band name. Like, "Butterscotch Wallpaper". Or "Emaciated Oaktree".
Cesaria (Gamertag: Cesaria360) @ Sep 14th 2008 10:23PM
Pancake Genocide
MowDownJoe @ Sep 14th 2008 10:27PM
Glass of Cow!
...No, wait... that's not two words. And it's also based on an in-joke... never mind.
In A World (XBL) @ Sep 14th 2008 10:41PM
"The The"
...wait, I don't understand the rules.
The_Black_Circle @ Sep 14th 2008 10:46PM
In A World , "The The" IS a band.
I think "No Comment" is the best actually.
playwhutyalike @ Sep 14th 2008 11:50PM
"Boy Sex".
Now I wait for Mr ESC.
samfish @ Sep 15th 2008 12:15AM
The The actually is a band, though.
A Pissed-off English Gamer @ Sep 15th 2008 9:26AM
The Giant Enemy Crabs is brilliant.
Noshino @ Sep 15th 2008 9:55AM
There is a problem with Giant Enemy Crabs...
They can be hit on their weak spot for massive damage :(
Shagittarius @ Sep 15th 2008 1:09PM
Comfortable Sword
That actually is my band.
Sora @ Sep 14th 2008 10:26PM
I love how there's like a massive rift between the sales of the Wii and PS3, and they're consecutive in the list.
Jcarpio @ Sep 14th 2008 10:26PM
None of the above..
My suggestion: Real-Time Weapon Swap
Donald @ Sep 14th 2008 10:27PM
Giant Enemy Crabs, or as a compromise entry "Machinegun Fellatio".
jackbauer @ Sep 14th 2008 11:26PM
I'm aroused and confused.
Foetoid @ Sep 15th 2008 7:17AM
Being confused over your arousal to Jack Bauer is understandable.
Rob Pribish @ Sep 14th 2008 10:31PM
don't you mean large hardon collider as the NYtimes so brilliantly printed it?
Cesaria (Gamertag: Cesaria360) @ Sep 15th 2008 6:10AM
Nice avatar. I saw them at Pitchfork this year.
Zertoss @ Sep 14th 2008 10:40PM
Blueberry Muhfukkintops
G-Anderton @ Sep 14th 2008 11:21PM
Valet Parkinsons
Halt Hammerzeit
The Blunt Instruments
Rip Steakface and the Cheese Willies
Derek W. @ Sep 14th 2008 10:41PM
Ok ready for the best name of this sinking competition?
Hold on to your pants.
"Buster and the Hymen Membranes".
New name CONFIRMED.
nsdcx @ Sep 14th 2008 10:47PM
"allowing the widely dispersed Joystiq crew to form a musical supergroup the likes of which Xbox Live has never seen before."
Is that a subtle Tenacious D reference or just a coincidence?
Double J @ Sep 14th 2008 10:49PM
People who haven't voted for Blueberry Muffintops are communists. There. It had to be said.
Nick Coffman @ Sep 14th 2008 10:54PM
Glass half empty, it's like how Justin sees life.
souljahbill14 @ Sep 14th 2008 10:52PM
Laser Combs
B @ Sep 14th 2008 10:56PM
Xbox 360: 1,044 2,080 (66.58%)
Wooooow, is that a record low?
giantenemycrab @ Sep 14th 2008 11:06PM
Aww, how sweet of you guys. You want to name your band after me? That's so nice...
Unfortunately, I own the name "giant enemy crab." So you can use it, but you'll have to pay royalties.
BPMOmega [gamertag] @ Sep 14th 2008 11:46PM
Unfortunately, no.
You're "giantenemycrab". They want to be "The Giant Enemy Crabs". Pluralization, capitalization, and spacing make a legal difference!
YOU LOSE.
Deeznuts420 @ Sep 15th 2008 12:15PM
GOOD DAY SIR.
Wiinterfang @ Sep 14th 2008 11:07PM
I voted for The Large Hadron Colliders.
deathxrebirth @ Sep 14th 2008 11:13PM
Can there be a portal to block any rock band/guitar hero news similar to what Engadget does for Apple when they have a huge thing coming out (iphone) and every other post is about such product?
I am seriously sick of both incarnations of the rock band 'simulators'.
Not trying to be a dick here, I swear. It is just getting kind of annoying.
HB96st @ Sep 14th 2008 11:23PM
I'm sorry... Downplay it all you want, but the ps3 aint making no noise in Japan! -I mean look at the the Wii numbers.. Look at the psp/DS numbers!!! Wow.
That's not a good look sony.
Gurbinder @ Sep 20th 2008 9:26PM
Yea i was wondering the same thing. How did ds beat psp in japan. BY 20K. Seriously
Its gonna boost when brites out though so no worries.
Gurbinder @ Sep 23rd 2008 10:29PM
correction, the japenese arent buying it since brite is coming out next month. Like some one else already said, Im suprised the hardware sales are still that high for the psp when the brites official launch date nears closer.
jackbauer @ Sep 14th 2008 11:31PM
orange flavored oranges?
WRE @ Sep 14th 2008 11:36PM
The Ska Skank Redemption
Ode to Joystiq
The Banhammer Brothers
WRE @ Sep 14th 2008 11:44PM
I forgot:
McElroni and Cheese
Nightvortez @ Sep 14th 2008 11:41PM
Why would the 360 be selling 3 times less than normal after such a large price drop? I don't get it, isn't it less than the Wii now or did Japan not get the price drop yet?
JRM @ Sep 14th 2008 11:47PM
Even if the Xbox360 were given away for free, the Japanese still wouldn't even touch it.