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PoV: Can PS Vita lure mobile gamers?

Posted Aug 19, 2011 at 5:44AM EST by Ryan F.

Listed in: PS Vita Tags: John Koller, Sony, vita

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Does it have what it takes to compete with the ever booming mobile market now dominated by smartphones and tablets?

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Certainly so, says Sony.

"When you look at the type of consumer that's playing cell phone games currently, it's someone that enjoys smaller "kill time" gaming and has not gravitated to the larger, richer, deeper experiences that true handheld gaming provides," notes John Koller, Sony's director of hardware marketing.

"We've certainly seen that on the PSP, and I know Nintendo has probably commented on it for their products, but as we go toward the PlayStation Vita, I can tell you that as we started looking at that product and the market opportunity several years ago, we saw a real strong demographic for those deeper, richer, console-type experiences. We had them on PSP, but we've taken them to a new level on PS Vita with the entirety of new ways to play.

Koller added that the PS Vita offers many different elements compared to tablets and smartphones.

"That "new ways to play" idea, particularly for Vita, really differentiates from what's available on mobile phones or tablets and, frankly, what will be available on those platforms over the next three to five years. You're going to see PS Vita expand what a lot of people believe to be true about handheld gaming, and you're going to see a lot of those current mobile phone and tablet gamers come over to Vita. We're very convinced of that," he insisted.

There's no doubt that PS Vita is a leap above other mobile devices in terms of its capabilities and overall appeal, but personally, I think Sony should not be worried about the mobile market as they are completely in opposite sides of the field. What they need to focus on right now is how to deliver quality titles on the device at launch, one that Nintendo failed to offer with the 3DS.

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can it play mobiles phone games? like angry bird we get free on the android market?if it cant play simple phone games then it's not a leap over phones but a set back.im in my 20's i dont have time to play long games on my psp cause im working so what make you sony tink im gona buy a psv?yes it have short games minis on store but not free and to walk with a bulky psv that bigger than psp in my poket is a no no.but dont worry im still gona buy it to play 1 month or 2 then sell it back on ebay

+1 # RE: RE: PoV: Can PS Vita lure mobile gamers? — johnnb 2011-08-19 14:00

You're dumb dude.

# memememe — ????? 2011-08-19 18:28

yeah, because sony thinks of you dude, and only you, when they develop their products. sony probably thinks what are the 20 year old drop-outs doing, and how can we cater to them? can we give them stupid little games like angry birds, or should we appeal to the gamer that wants a rich game playing experience wherever he or she goes, and not some stupid, pass the time, nothing better to do game like angry birds. "OMG it doesnt play angry birds. it must be junk".

# RE: RE: PoV: Can PS Vita lure mobile gamers? — Darron 2011-08-19 23:16

Well turns out that most people prefer a more...substantial gaming experience on the go
While I do like games like Angry Birds, I'd take a good Elder Scrolls or Final Fantasy over it without a thought.
Speaking of that...an Elder Scrolls game on the Vita would be epic.

# RE: RE: PoV: Can PS Vita lure mobile gamers? — Psvitttaa 2011-08-20 01:16

Maybe itll get hacked and we"ll be able to dual boot android os since its been easily hacked and ported over the years like it was to xperia play, maybe the same with ios.

And besides, AB is already on Sony Platforms

# RE: PoV: Can PS Vita lure mobile gamers? — John 2011-08-19 08:56

It has way more than just what it takes to compete, but the software price will be the main issue..

# hmm — dani_poo 2011-08-19 09:01

I believe that true gamers will keep buying true gamingdevices, Others may buye a game or 2 for their mobile devices. But that might just be my belief. I wouldnt buy an Ipod touch or Iphone just for gaming.

# GAMER — VETERAN 2011-08-19 09:45

8)....@xp_kiler

Pretty much hit the nail on the head there!
If your an AIR-HED!

Thats what mobile users are. U know of that generic stereotyping of Females with Half a brain Cell....well, thats what I see when I see those who are constantly transfixed on their mobile devices like it's their whole life's work, rolled into ONE!

Fine - fuk'em. They can become gormless/hapless Zombies, ruled by those pretty touchscreen icons and sliding menus.

But don't U fuking dare attempt to even compare the quality of software/coding for a mobile to a console/PC. Mobile apps/games are an amateurs playground.
I must admit that oneday 'Tablets' will be able to offer more higher quality software due to it's higher specs over Fones and ipods etc.

But yes, the Portable gaming (specific) systems like Sonys' and Nintendos' - are designed purely for games. And as such the developers are making these games with everything they have. As they know that if it's SHIT, it won't sell!

And there's alot more SHIT made for mobiles than there is for Portables. I think that should be the real camparison marker there. "MOBILES vs PORTABLES"

Because we all really crave for a horny portable version of an XBOX or a PLAYSTATION now don't we.

PS...all U morons who claim that U think U are getting a great deal by only having a single device that can do everything so U don't need anything else....what happens when your ALL-in-ONE breaksdown - your then left with nothin' at all. I have a smartfone for..........well... communication only, and games, PSP/DS/PSV(soon) LOL!!!!!!And I'm not a Yuppie either....I just know wotz wot - what!?

# RE: PoV: Can PS Vita lure mobile gamers? — Mickle 2011-08-19 10:57

If Sony allows thousands of games under a dollar on PSN then maybe, but again Sony's just gonna end up charging so much there'll be little choice because a few unsuccessful games could finish a little developer, plus how many people you know would carry around their Psp or Vita just incase of those few spare minutes you got to play a level of Angry Birds when you already have to carry your phone?

# RE: RE: PoV: Can PS Vita lure mobile gamers? — AkaiOtoko 2011-08-19 13:43

WtC is wrong with you guys?
Why in the world would you want "thousands" of POC dollar games?
You guys are probably the ones who buy CoD, pay for 15 USD DLC, agree with online passes and the like.
I guess people want quantity rather than quality now a days. Casual gamers...

# RE: PoV: Can PS Vita lure mobile gamers? — D4fox 2011-08-19 11:51

Like someone mentioned the software price will have a huge impact on it. I think PSV will be able to compete at 1 condition "Allow the same price tag for on the go games". I dont play games on my phone because it will waste my battery, but I do have an ipod touch. I wouldnt mind getting angry birds (which i think is overrated) on my psp. The problem is that app store price tag is $0.99 and on PSN it's what $4.99 or something like that. If sony can stop being greedy and have the same game on PSN for same price, you can bet you behind that the Ipod touch will be the one collecting dust despite it being smaller.

# RE: PoV: Can PS Vita lure mobile gamers? — Its ME 2011-08-19 15:59

If the thing can make phonecalls and take my SIM chip, then I'll buy. Otherwise, no deal.

# RE: RE: PoV: Can PS Vita lure mobile gamers? — AkaiOtoko 2011-08-19 17:37

It's a gaming console, not a Swiss army knife.
You don't seem to complain that consoles aren't house phones as well.

# RE: RE: PoV: Can PS Vita lure mobile gamers? — Andy Mitchell 2011-08-19 20:38

Calls via Skype using a 3G "unlimited data plan" sim. That count?

# if you dont have time to play games — zenio 2011-08-19 19:51

then WTF are you doin on this website anyway trolling ?
Id say i wish it was possible to connect second gamepad and play ps1 games on one handdheld but sony is too dumb to figure this out.

# RE: PoV: Can PS Vita lure mobile gamers? — Mason Chartier 2011-08-20 23:07

I Definitely Think The PSV Will PWN The IPhone/IPod Touch Because Of The Fact That It IS A Dedicated Gaming Device,If I Wanted To Play Mini Games I Would Of Ponied Up $200 And Purchased An IPod Touch.

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