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Sony Sees Hope for Vita in 3DS Sales |
Listed in: News Tags: andy house, nintendo 3ds, ps vita, SCEI
It seems like every week we get a report on how poorly the PS Vita is doing in Japan. The story is consistent enough that I’ve considered not even reporting on it for the time being, since we’re basically making the same post once a week when the sales numbers roll in. But despite the device’s sales troubles, Sony believes there’s still strong demand for portable gaming devices.
Speaking to Edge, SCEI President Andy House noted that while the PS Vita doesn’t have its own strong numbers yet, the company feels comfortable using the success of the 3DS as evidence of a robust “gaming-primary” device market. It may seem strange to see Sony using Nintendo as a benchmark, but with sales like the Vita’s, the company is essentially grasping at straws.
Of course, this is Sony we’re talking about, so House couldn’t resist taking a shot at the 3DS as a casual device:
“What I think we've done is point to a market that really has started out with potentially casual games on other devices but now wants a deeper, or better, or more premier gaming experience.”
It’s amazing to me that Sony still manages to dismiss Nintendo devices, despite the fact that those devices continually outperform Sony’s products. Regardless, House is right about one thing – there’s still definitely a market for handheld games.
Handheld Nintendo games, anyway. Awww snap!
But seriously, what do you think of Sony using Nintendo’s success as an indication of the Vita’s future?
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When 3D GAMING WAS BORN (SUPER MARIO 64 AND ALL IT'S CLONES), MANY PEOPLE THOUGHT THAT 2D GAMING (2D FIGHTERS, 2D PLATTFORMERS) WAS IN A COUNTDOWN TO EXTINTION.....
MORE THAN 10 YEARS LATER (PRESENT TIME):
3D AND 2D COHEXIST TOGETHER.
UNCHARTED, AND RAYMAN ORIGINS.
SOUL CALIBUR 5 AND BLAZBLUE CONTINUM SHIFT.
WHY? BECAUSE BOTH OFFER DIFERENT EXPERIENCES.
THE SAME WILL HAPPEN TO SMARTPHONES AND DEDICATED HANDHELDS:
PS VITA:
IS ALL ABOUT GAMING.
EXCELLENT GAMES, EXCELLENT CONTROLS.
as MP3 player is not very handy because it doesn't fit in your pocket. but is good for listening your music while playing.}
as camera, pictures are not good.
but video playback is maybe the best due to it's screen.
as comunications device: it's not a phone.
SMARTPHONE/TABLETS:
IS ALL ABOUT COMUNICATIONS.
very good camera for picture and video recording.
very handy for MP3 (it fits in your pocket.
video playback: average. (small screen)
gaming: not good enough!
CONCLUSION:
HANDHELD GAMING DEVICES WILL NOT DIE AS LONG AS THERE ARE DEDICATED GAMERS.
you need a phone.
you want a gaming machine.
can't/don't want but both?
'XPERIA PLAY' MAY BE YOUR OPTION FOR NOW
(but don't expect the most rich and deep gaming experience available. just a handy option)
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IT HURTS MY EYES & BRAIN!!!!
HE NEEDS A NEW KEYBOARD!! WITHOUT THE CAPS ON...
for sure..
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This does not compute.
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Maybe they should hire these type of people.
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what the heck is premier gaming experience???
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More people around the teenage to adult group are into investing in tablets or smart phones and using them as gaming.
Those who look at the Vita would rather get a console. Those who want the Vita probably owned or at least wished they a PSP. A lot of people got the PSP because it was easily modded to a custom firmware to pirate games.
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