The PlayStation Vita’s early Japanese sales have been a big point of discussion across the Internet since the system’s launch in December. Like the Nintendo 3DS before it, some seem to keen to use the stumbling sales to push their own narrative: that the system is unwanted in a smart-phone dominated world.
But Sony itself does not foresee any problems for the PlayStation Vita. In fact, chief financial officer Masaru Kato reckons the device has got off to a decent start.
He said during the firm’s financial call this week:
The company has not publicly announced the units of shipping and sales, [but] at the appropriate time, we would do so.
But as far as sell-through, three weeks have passed and our sell-through is 500,000. This was announced on the 10th of January. So as a start, I think we had a very – a good start.
Including software and hardware, we are carrying out the sales promotions and we do it to boost the sales, and we do not think we have any problems.
Critics would argue that while the launch sales were impressive, the device has slumped in recent weeks. They would be correct – but it’s not panic time just yet. Let’s see how the system fares when anticipated titles such as Gravity Rush start showing up before bowing down to our new smart-phone overlords.
[source vg247.com]
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I think that 3DS' price cut had alot to do with customer hesitation to purchasing the Vita. Expectations are that if Nintendo cut their price, So will Sony. Give it a few months and when the public realizes this isn't the case, and its a quality product, sales will pick up....
IMO
If Sony calls that a "good start" then I'd hate to see what a bad start looks like.
All joking aside, I still want one and I really hope that it does better when it releases in all other areas.
Vita will be just fine. And based on the review scores of Gravity Daze, not to mention my recent play through of several levels of the game which I can say were absolutely amazing, I'd say things are gonna be great. And let's not forget the Monster Hunter title coming later this year. That should get the Japanese gamers jumping.
I think the Vita will do well once it is released in all major areas, people will see the potential it has and I believe E3 will be the best ad campaign for Sony in recent history. I have mine pre-ordered and can't wait for the 22nd. I had a 3DS and was really disappointed that my only games I had were Ghost Recon and Mario 3D. I traded all of it in last week preparing myself for a handheld that seems to be more to my liking.
I had high hopes for the 3DS and really wanted it to be great but with the circle pad attachment that came out recently I had to jump ship. Fearing that a redesign is in the works and future titles will require the additional circle pad, I felt as though I'd be forced to buy the add-on or buy a possible redesigned 3DS.
Here's to the Vita success in America and I'm looking forward to the future of handheld gaming.
-JoBo
For some reason I thought the Vita was going to be able to play my PSN games like Might & Magic and Costume Quest for example. I already put down my preorder on the assumption that having my PSN games be portable already made it worth it. Now I need to be cheered up and encouraged that it will still be worth it. Any news at least on Remote Play being useable on more games?
@Squiggle55 Give it a little time and you will see that most upcoming games will be compatible.
@JoBo Are you sure you bought a 3DS? It has really good games now and RE: Revelations is just a few days from being released (I mention this because it seems to be your type of game), the eShop is also becoming better every week. You should've saved and own both systems since they offer really good experiences.
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