The Xbox 360 Arcade

Microsoft has launched a budget-conscious Xbox 360 Arcade
console in Japan, the number two gaming market behind the US.

The console will be sold for $260. It lacks a hard drive and touts family-friendly features like five casual games and the ability to restrict content.

Among next gen consoles, the Xbox 360 has had the hardest time selling in Japan. According to the AFP, not a single Xbox 360 game cracked the top 50 games in the territory.

Stateside, the Xbox 360 is the top selling console.