Tecmo Koei sees Xbox 360 on the up in Japan

Ninja Gaiden makers see console improving

The Xbox 360 is seemingly doing somewhat better in Japan, although the console still struggles to steal the limelight from the Wii and PS3.

According to Tecmo Koei boss Kenji Matsubara, Microsoft's system is overcoming it's bad start however, and is beginning to get some momentum going.

"Xbox 360 as a business is doing better than the old Xbox," the big cheese told Kikizo. "They have a good opportunity for growth, but of course Sony is a Japanese company and Microsoft is known as a business software company, so brand image is one point. But Microsoft is doing well, especially considering how difficult it is these days.

"I think they have good growth potential for the future depending on the titles. We have a close relationship with Microsoft so I hope we can be a part of that."

More from Tecmo Koei as we get it.

By Luke Guttridge