Is A Perfect Storm Sinking the PlayStation Vita?

[RedRedSuit]

The vita has games?

Yes, in fact has one of the best launch lineups in memory, especially for a handheld.

http://www.metacritic.com/browse/gam...nsed&sort=desc

That's 7 80+ games.

If I had any time whatsoever or any use for a handheld vs. a console right now, I'd be ecstatic.

Anything else?

Lack of games currently is not a problem. What I'd be more worried about is a Dreamcast-like death.

[CorruptedDragon]

Yes, in fact has one of the best launch lineups in memory, especially for a handheld.

http://www.metacritic.com/browse/gam...nsed&sort=desc

That's 7 80+ games.

If I had any time whatsoever or any use for a handheld vs. a console right now, I'd be ecstatic.

Anything else?

Lack of games currently is not a problem. What I'd be more worried about is a Dreamcast-like death.

I would also get one but have no use for a handheld. It looks like a good system overall but I also think it will not fare well in the coming years.

[michealo]

I'll consider getting one for ~159$ and if prices of digital games drop to a more acceptable range.
A god of war or few other marquee titles wouldn't hurt as well, but I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything.

[Indy_aka_Rex]

Honestly, I'm getting one because people at the other forums I frequent are pretty damn positive about it. Hype got to me, just like the 3DS. I seriously want to play Uncharted and Lumines though. I miss playing that.

[CorruptedDragon]

Honestly, I'm getting one because people at the other forums I frequent are pretty damn positive about it. Hype got to me, just like the 3DS. I seriously want to play Uncharted and Lumines though. I miss playing that.

[Indy_aka_Rex]

HEY, IT'S GOT AN 8GB MEMORY CARD AND 250MB OF AT&T 3G! ... One out of two is good enough for 2HYPE.

[cuco33]

I really enjoyed Fifa on the PSP but it's night and day different on the Vita. It really feels like the full console version whilst Fifa PSP always felt like a PS2 port. You can do all the trick moves with the second analog stick just like the console version (although I'm more of a classic controller layout kind of guy).....Honestly it's been worth the cost for Fifa alone.

Stop convincing me dude!!!!!!!

I really don't get the back touch buttons. Maybe I need to try it more. Being that this has 3G/wifi, is there an ultimate team mode like the console versions? I was freakin hooked on that obvious EA cash grab mode
I'z da weak....

[Indy_aka_Rex]

http://kotaku.com/5888792/the-playst...down-for-a-day

MOTHERF----

[HuskerGuy]

Sony has commented on sales.

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/28/vi...asses-2-milli/

Sony announced this morning that sales of the PlayStation Vita have reached 1.2 million globally, boosted by the recent launch in Americas, Europe and PAL territories. According to the company, sales of the hardware have "exceeded expectations," with software sales for the new handheld surpassing 2 million units.

"The market has responded and there is clear demand for a mobile device capable of providing a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity within a real world context," said Sony Computer Entertainment prez Andrew House. "To sustain momentum, we're working closely with third party developers and publishers to ensure the best games and franchises possible will be available on PS Vita, and our software line up for the remainder of 2012 will have something for everyone across the globe."

[hdinred]

Sony has commented on sales.

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/28/vi...asses-2-milli/

Interesting.. not terrible, but not that great.. and a software attach rate less than 2 to 1.

[michealo]

Curious if that's physical copies of software

[hdinred]

Curious if that's physical copies of software

Both. From the PR:

Software sales across the globe have surpassed 2.0 million units at both retail and on PlayStation®Network.

[Indy_aka_Rex]

Interesting.. not terrible, but not that great.. and a software attach rate less than 2 to 1.

It's been out a week in the US and Europe, counting launch weeks alone that breaks down to about 400k per-region, which is just shy of Nintendo's launch-week totals for the 3DS (which, despite its lackluster sales post-launch, was incredibly successful), combined the 3DS sold 1.23m and the Vita's sold 1.2m. I'd say not bad considering they're really pushing the 3G Vita over wifi.

[hdinred]

It's been out a week in the US and Europe, counting launch weeks alone that breaks down to about 400k per-region, which is just shy of Nintendo's launch-week totals for the 3DS (which, despite its lackluster sales post-launch, was incredibly successful), combined the 3DS sold 1.23m and the Vita's sold 1.2m. I'd say not bad considering they're really pushing the 3G Vita over wifi.

It’s not bad.. I think Japanese sales are already 500k/600k, so that would put US/EU around 300k each, ballpark. There was never any doubt that it would sell well initially, there are enough core gamers and PS fans to make the first million pretty easy.. we’ll see where it goes from here. After spending the weekend with the device, it’s simply the best handheld ever made. But as we know, great hardware doesn’t always equal platform success.

The software attach rate is kind of puzzling however.

[A_Gorilla]

It’s not bad.. I think Japanese sales are already 500k/600k, so that would put US/EU around 300k each, ballpark. There was never any doubt that it would sell well initially, there are enough core gamers and PS fans to make the first million pretty easy.. we’ll see where it goes from here. After spending the weekend with the device, it’s simply the best handheld ever made. But as we know, great hardware doesn’t always equal platform success.

The software attach rate is kind of puzzling however.

Considering how much just the system is I think a lot of people aren't able to buy many games yet lol.

I really want to buy the Vita but I just don't have the money right now. Maybe in a few months...