Japan Online Gaming

My game machine is my PC and it is obviously connected. ^o^

Though i play mostly MMORPG's, Vanguard right now. I have played a ton of others in the past too.

I never had my PlayStations or whatsoever console connectd to the internet.

No, I don't possess any console that goes online and I am not very interested in getting a new one right now. The latest console I got and arguably the last (I still wish to buy a PSP with FF Tactics, Valkyrie Profile and Dracula X Chronicles) doesn't have an online function... That's the Gamecube for you. ^^
Anyway, even if I had to invest in a console with online possibility, I think I would never use it.
I prefer to browse the net and chat with people via mails and instant messaging. As for games, playing solo is fine to me. ^^;

COD4 all the way!!!

i actually never been a fan of going online w/ a gaming console.

i have been an avid fan of online gaming with a PC though...

first got my taste of online competition through counter strike, now i have gone through many games such as World of Warcraft, Guild Wars, Day of Defeat (another half-life engine), and now Final Fantasy XI.

I am actually contemplating whether I would like to play FFXI online on my XBox 360...

only time will tell :P

Maybe it's because of a rising number of people online who are insensitive to others... I keep hearing horror stories about spoilt kids playing Halo 3 on XBL.

Never really use my consoles for online gaming, thats what a PC is for. I've played Gears of War in multiplayer a little bit but it got boring and annoying after a while. I couldn't be bothered w/ COD4 multiplayer...if i wanted to level up in an online game I have World of Warcrack for that.

i connect my wii to internet to update it. never by virtual console cuz i don't have the classic controller and the money. i only download the freebies

only play battalion wars for online. cus it's the only game that doesn't lag in indonesia (so far)

I do, but not all that much honestly. That will all change though when Super Smash Bros. Brawl releases in March. I'm going to play the hell out of that game online. ^_^;

i used to play halo 2 on xbox live all the time, but then i got my ps3 and have been hooked on cod4 for a while, not so much anymore. i don't really like surfing the internet on the ps3 because the browser is pretty awkward, same thing with the psp. i don't see a point in mmorpg because those things never end and once you're hooked on it, it's like substance abuse. in some serious cases, people have died thanks to world of warcrack. and i can think of many more productive things to do than farming for a rare item for 10 hours.

I'm surprised Axelay isn't available in Japan yet, but some of big N's other decisions are strange too.

I play online with my 360, get demos, download movies and XBLA games. However... I got the three red lights last night so that is gone for a while.

Good thing I still have my Saturn and DC to play _real_ games!

I'm use my xbox 360 alot for online gaming in Halo 3 and naruto: rise of a ninja.
I dont download demos and stuff like that, even though there are plenty of them. Having tried all the consoles internet i think i like the xbox's the best since the ps3 is a little to flashy and the wii's i just dont like :).

Devil May Cry 4 isn't released in Singapore until next week >_>

Alas, I have no consoles to connect to the Internet, nor do I really need them; I have an XBox 360, but I'm not really fond of multiplayer games on consoles.

yeah.. i click on every once and awhile.. updates and demos mostly..

one day i'll add linux to my ps3 and really be cracking :D

can't live without internet!!! lol

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Both the PS3 and the Wii are Wifi-ed to our Airport Extreme. I have yet to really try online gaming with the PS3 (can try COD4 and Burnout if interested), and I don't have any online games for the Wii as of yet. Don't like surfing the net with neither console as I find it cumbersome to navigate. Played 360 online @ a friends, but play seems very chaotic, very random. My PC is my preference for surfing, and online play. Use to play Battlefield alot with friends, but that's finished.

@Qingy & Danny, what are your PS3 handles?

Only in my dreams can I get to surf using a game console... I'll be sticking to my computer for surfing, for now...

No I don't connect my PS2 to the internet, since it's modded (I live in Indonesia, that's why ^^) and the games are, naturally, non-legit (DVD9 games), which means access to online servers may be denied. >_<

I did buy legit PC games during my stay in Australia though. One of them is what I still play even now, Warcraft III: TFT, for DotA mainly. ^^

I've tried with the PSP but it's seriously so bad there's no point.

I don't go online with my consoles nowadays. Been busy. Before it would be my xbox 360 (now it's broken). Computer can handle all my online use.

I connect my 360 almost every night. For demos to download (u right danny devil may cry 4 seems so awesome or better... stylish!). I paly online about 1 h. every night. I bought Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare recently, it's really a nice game to play online with friends.
My wii is connect to internet too but for the most i use it for mii character creation chart.

I don't own a gaming machine. Oh, wait, thats not entirely true, i own a sega masters with 12 games, not sure if the internet even existed at that time. I'm strictly PC gaming, pc does a lot more than console, and I can't afford both, though I would like to get a Wii one day.

Playing games online on the PSP with its infrastructure mode and ad-hoc through usage of the X-link Kai.

While I have not looked into it, it seems that going solely by percentages over two different timeframes may not indicate people actually going 'offline' after being online for a while; it may just be a matter of more people who wouldn't go online in the first place buying more systems. This makes sense to me since the hardcore demographic (those likely to go online) probably already bought their systems and the latecomers are the more casual gamers who never log in on their game systems. This may also explain the small variance in the x360 numbers as no one in Japan buys them anyway. >.>

all my WiFi enabled consoles/handhelds are connected to the internets. but i barely use my psp or ds to go online. on wii i just casually look what's new in the shopping channel or read the news/weather.

i'm planning on buying a ps3 but wouldn't fire it up just to browse a website. besides if you're not in posession of an ps3 keyboard(or a bluetooth enabled one) typing the webaddress through the pad doesn't make much sense to me. maybe that's one of the reasons why i don't use my psp for online surfing.
surfing aside, how big is the sony online network for ps3 anyway? do you also get to download movies, game demos and dlc in a large variety like on xboxlive? i have neither ps3 or xbox so i wouldn't know :)

While I have a network adapter for my PS2, I hardly use it to connect to internet or play any online games on PS2.

Of course you probably need Xbox360/Wii/PS3 to fully enjoy online capacity of the console gaming though >_

My PS3 is connected and usually I download demos and play games online like CoD4. I'm still waiting for US PSN Cards to be available so I can download full games from PSN. Can't use my CC to do any purchases online. How's the X360 doing in japan btw? I hear they still doesn't have that much of a penetration in the japanese market.

I play with my PS3 on the internet games. And sometimes PSP and PC.

For the Wii, I've only used the Opera browser every now and then to surf the net. I mostly go online for updates and have downloaded a few VC games.

Only gone online playing Animal Crossing on the DS and Tetris I think. PSP, I've found the browser and internet radio to be too slow.

Looking forward to seeing how much I'll use the PS3 when I get one.

Oh Axelay, that brings back memories of how special "Mode 7" was for the SNES days, hahaha! Great game!!

Both my Wii and DS are connected to the internets. I use the Wii to check out what's new in the Virtual Console, Check Mii Out, News and Weather. Once Wii Point Cards are available here, I'll download those gaming classics and do some nostalgia trippings lolz

btw Awesome-kun (Danny), once you get your Wii connect to the internets, let's exchange Friend Codes and maybe play with Super Smash Brawl once it releases ^____^

Aren't Japanese players mainly hanging out in the arcades?

My Xbox360 is connected to the internet. Usually I play in COD4, sometimes I'm downloading demos or watching Xbox Magazine.

Danny maybe you should add option in user profile(or in personal information when you want to post comment) to write your Gamertag, PSNetwork ID and Frined Code(?).

All 3 of my systems are connected to the net but I have a wireless network in my flat so it's not a bother to me. They all connect automatically as soon as I turn them on.

As for actual online usage, There's very little going on in that regard. I have bought a few games from Xbox live arcade (notably puzzlefighter and Bomberman) and demos. PS3, I have several demos and a couple of PS1 games (I just wished that the selection of PS1 games was as good than those found in Japan and the US) and for the wii, I have sin and punishment and R type from the virtual console.

When it comes to online play, My 360 saw much of that (as it's online component is a major selling point) but I don't play much online so it's pretty moot. PS3 and wii have next to no online play (most of my PS3 games are single player and the wii doesn't have many online capable games. Getting it to work is an arse too!)

all 6 of my systems (yes i built them all myself) + 1 laptop are internet but obviously some are more 'gaming grade' due to some of them being made of cheap scraps i either bought or picked up from past or present day.

but my personal 2 machines are a beast!!!

as for my laptop It can still run a mean call of duty 2 but the screen is small so I cant see people that are camping in the distance & its usually too late for me to do anything when i see a small flash of white light flying at me... (@_-')

but other then that I can still get a pretty stable 50-60fps in Guildwars so my laptop is predominantly a MMORPG machine

i dont have any game consoles...

Lol! The 360 is really built around it's online experience. Like you pointed out, the majority of 360 users go online to play games via the Live Network (which, to this point in time, demolishes any other network available on rival consoles). Downloading movies, downloading games, playing on the Arcade Marketplace, chatting on msn, playing multiplayer in general; 360 does much to please the gamers on the console. Sadly, the 360 does not provide the user with web browsing capabilities, and Microsoft explains that they have no interest in changing this fact.

When it comes to online anything in terms of the console, the 360 is the best bet. The wii, has too many trivial wii channels that barely take advantage of the online network, which is why I wish there'd be more multiplayer games on there. And the ps3, well, I don't think it's that bad (especially with what sony's trying to do with the PSP/PS3 functionality on there), but I really want to see more from it :)

I usually have my PS3 and X360 connected on the internets :3. On X360 I play games like Forza2, GH3 and sometimes a random match of bomberman. I really don't have bought much games for PS3 so I'm only downloading demos for it.

I could hook up my Wii to the internet, but there isn't much to do there for me yet. At this time it would be only nice to exchange Metroid Corruption friend vouchers to unlock the bonuses, but alas, I have no friends with Wii's. On the other hand, when Smash Brawl finally arrives, then the online mode will be a lot more interesting....

BTW what is that figure's name again, next to your Wii? I saw her earlier, but now I don't remember

I usually just play whatever games i have online with my 360. So far Halo3 has been my best online experience, but only when playing with friends.

I use my Wii to surf the web on Opera now and then... For gaming purposes it's mainly my NDS with games like Mario Kart or Jump Ultimate Stars (love that game).

The most Ive ever had online is the Wii. Most of the consoles at home belong to my brother and he is the only one allowed on Xbox Live according to him.

My only console is N64, so no. Pc FTW! :)

I have a 360 and Wii myself, I only really use the 360 for the internet, but then i use all of what it can offer.

In my opinion I don't like the Wii's online facilities, mainly as there arne't many online games which I like, anyway i'm most likely selling th Wii anyway prices are good for them at the moment.

i play cod4 on my ps3 online every weekend when i get home from school....

Nah. But considering I still didn't get a new gen console, that's no surprize.

But I play plenty of online games on my PC... ^^

I don't connect to the internet using game consoles.

What I play doesn't usually have any downloadable updates...and I like playing alone, so...

I love my xbox360...*hugs the iDOLM@STER box*

Whenever my 360 is on, it's always connected to the net, unless my net is down for some reason. I tend to use it for online play, updates, demos and downloadable content for games.

Japanese gamers are hopelessly backwards in terms on online gaming.

Everybody else in the world is going online, Japan is going back offline. Such a shame. To think that Japan is thinking BACKWARDS in terms of gaming.

love 360 download a couple of shows myself
good old famly guy

mosty play call of duty 4
best game out for 360 online
in my opion

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^o^

shippoyasha, Japan likes to seclude itself (voluntarily, of course) in terms of hobbies, otaku-style. ^^;

I think with the xbox 360 if you dont have it online you are missing out on most of the consoles functions as well as the full use of its games.
I have to admit I have come across many different people from other countries, but as of yet not one person from Japan. Maybe because all the games that go online are mega shootem ups? I bet if you showed a graph for peeps playing WoW online it would be huge.

I love playing my PS3 online. i am surprised that it is not more popular in Japan.

my pc is my gaming machine so do i answer yes or no?

I actually play a lot of games online on my ps3.I'm currently playing COD4(which is a lot of fun) Ut3(which is crazy fun) and i love me some WarHawk.I mean ps3 doesn't have the best online,but you know PSN is a free service, and its not even completed yet, Playstation Home is coming very soon and im looking forward to that.( By the way Danny you have a good relationship with Sony right? you should jump on the Home bandwagon and make your own space on it?!)You psn offers some cool features.XBL is a service that you pay for and theirs no reason to get a 360 with out playing online.And plus ps3 has big full online only games Socom,Warhawk,MGSO and mnay more.

haha see guys ps3 sucks on online as much as its old version ps2's graphics even the 360 core system makes ps3 look like crap but premium system is the best kicks sony in da balls and if they were mobile suits ps3 would be a gm and 360 would be freedom gundam if core system & strike freedom gundam with dip n dots. if this comment has made u made cuase u own a ps3 & u think im a complete ahole then mission complete ;P

I never really got into the whole online gaming thing, partly because people have no manners on XBOX LIVE(these guys playing HALO2 will hate poeple for the STUPIDEST reasons), and i really dont have the money to spend on upgrades, updates, monthly fees, ect..

But hey, if u like it, be my guest.
~_^

When I get the rare opportunity to go home then yes, I do have my Wii connect to the internet to download updates, and occasionally if I am lazy I will use the Opera Browser to watch mainly Youtube videos. Other than that I am waiting for Super Smash Bros. Brawl to be released so I can play that online. Currently I do not own any online games.

At the university we have an ethernet connection to one machine- and the University ITS forbids anyone to connect gaming consoles to the network. Seeing the right person in IT though can make it happen- but I don't want to go through the hassle. I am happy with what I have in my Wii now, but once Brawl comes out people will be itching on campus to connect it, despite being forbidden.....

I use my Wii to connect to the net. Aside from buying games, I would join Mii designing competitions. Lol !
Have you tried that one, Danny ?

Nintendo Ds sucks because it uses WEP encryption and doesn't support WPA.

well... i have a PS2 and i've never tried to go into the internet with it ^^

I can definitely say that the 360 is the premium online platform for me, even a bit over my PC nowadays. Like some have said, that's what happens when your entire platform is based on going online.

Though the wireless router for the 360 was pretty expensive..

I'm assuming you're including PC gamers too, please show a little love for them, PC gamers are of the internet so we don't worry about much of anything.

i find being able to go online and download demos and trying them out on a console is nice to finally have, rather than having to pay like 50 cents for a demo disk or something like the old gaming days. i'm still not really a big fan of playing games online just because every once and awhile you end up dealing with some player that becomes really annoying. however i guess without having online play a game doesn't have much replay value in most cases, thats why i kept playing quake until i got a playstation haha...

just Playing PS3 it self without internet is fun ^_^ what else if you connected it to the internet You can play and meet so many peoples World Wide ^_^ that'd be cool ^_^.. The Same with Wii ^_^

I just got a Wii, and I use it's browser from time to time.
I also tend to play Brawl on the internet quite a bit as well.

I've been falling behind on my Xbox 360 usage - online or not. Seems like I just don't have time anymore to play... but then I guess that means I don't really value playing that much if I can't make time ^_^

I'd play online with my console if I actually had friends with a PS3...who played the same games as me. It's hard to get people to play with sometimes. GTA4 is fun to pop in on for free mode though.