Quick Jump Daily Digest

Thank you for your interest in the Quick Jump Daily Digest. Get notified of all new content on QJ in our free Daily Digest. To subscribe, enter your email address below and click the subscribe button.


Email Address:


Email will come from "donotreply@caputomedia.com". Please whitelist this email address.

Cancel and Return to page

Vita 2012 release not a worry according to Sony.

Posted Oct 30, 2011 at 3:00PM EST by Tim Curtin

Listed in: News Tags: John Koller, playstation vita release date, Sony, vita
Ó

Initially, the Playstation Vita was expected to come out before Christmas, but it was announced at E3 2011 that the Vita faced delays.

 

After an intense vita hands on at E3, the handheld buzz was all about the Vita, but that already existed according to Sony.

 

Interview via [All Things Digital

 

"The delays were due to meeting demand, the pre-orders are substantial".


"We've increased production materially since E3. We learned our lesson to make sure you have enough product."


The Playstation Vita launches in 2012 at $249.99 (for the Wi-Fi-only model) and $299.99 (for the 3G model).

 

vitaboxRelease dates will be staggered for different regions, with Japan seeing the handheld first on December 17.

 

For those in a North America of Europe Region, the wait will be a little longer, with the Vita release date being February 22, 2012.

 

So, the release for Japan is right in time for the 'Christmas' rush, but the North America and Europe release for the Vita is not?

 

Isn't that a little contradictory Sony?

 

Perhaps they analysed that the demand for the Vita was higher in Japan, so it is safer to release there first and make sure all orders are fulfilled?

 

How about you guys and girls, still excited for the Vita? Or have the recent 3ds Firmware update previews left you wanting more of the 3DS this christmas?



0% of voters think this story ROCKS!
Vote Now!    This story ROCKS! (0) This story SUCKS!! (1)




Become a Member of QJ.Net!

If you want your comments to go live without waiting for moderation, you need to be logged in. Being logged in has its benefits:
  • Logged in members do not wait for their comments to be approved.
  • Logged in members can sign up for nightly updates.
  • Logged in members can create Profiles to be seen by other users.
So why wait? Create an account or login now! It's easy, quick, and free.

To get started, use the LOGIN boxes, or the REGISTER link at the top right!

Comments 


 
# RE: Vita 2012 release not a worry according to Sony.jeepman 2011-10-30 16:12
so stupid imo when you can start selling this in n. america in december and it will be the most sought after item then when that stock runs out the demand for it will be even greater.

Reply
 

 
# RE: Vita 2012 release not a worry according to Sony.hadoken 2011-10-30 17:55
i think it does matter, as long as it gives time for more tittle launch, thus i think it good to launch a console with a lot of tittles with it to choose from- good titles that is- and not just one good tittle- uncharted-...unlike 3ds- nothing to it, learning from other peoples mistake its called been smart...

Reply
 

 
# RE: Vita 2012 release not a worry according to Sony.Tim Curtin 2011-10-30 18:48
I think it should be a worry to them also, handhelds are not doing so crash hot, some extra christmas sales might be good for them

Reply
 

 
# TrueL 2011-10-30 19:22
Yeah they should wait a little longer i have a 3ds and the launch game that came with it man was who am i lying they sucked hopefully the vita will be better

Reply
 

 
# RE: Truereza666 2011-11-21 18:50
Even if I agree with that still vita is much superior even
Without games. Remember 5' oled touch? For me this will
serve as browser media device while my 3ds such for anything other than pure gaming.

Reply
 

 
# RE: Vita 2012 release not a worry according to Sony.RzmmDX 2011-10-30 22:35
On the another hand, Asia gets all the nice psp colors and all we get is the god damn piano black... and terrible psp value packs...

Sigh. Either way, I am gonna wait till 2013.

Reply
 

 
+1 # RE: Vita 2012 release not a worry according to Sony.DJ PON-3 2011-10-31 00:40
I'm just gonna ask my parents to give me $250 bucks for christmas for a Vita since it is a few days after my Birthday. :-*

Reply
 

 
+2 # RE: RE: Vita 2012 release not a worry according to Sony.DJ PON-3 2011-10-31 00:44
oops I meant $250 for my b-day and then use it a few days after when the Vita is released.

Reply
 

 
+1 # RE: Vita 2012 release not a worry according to Sony.CoolGadget 2011-10-31 04:14
I'm excited for the Vita! It has a good line up of games coming to it and it has a lot of potential to be a great console I mean look at the tech inside it! I'm a bit annoyed that I have to wait till feb to get my hands on a Vita! Don't mind laying down the few hundred poundfried it. I can see it becoming a great handheld!
All I want is a wifi version! Don't really want the 3G version.
All I hope is that it won't feel bogged down by the current climb in mobile phone tech!
I currently own a 3DS but to be honest it's not my cup of tea!
I want full on epic COD,BF, Killzone, Uncharted, GTA & Red dead games made for the vita games that the 3DS could probably never have!
Well I'll just have to buy one in feb (pre-ordered it in GAME) and wait to see what games get released for it

Reply
 

 
+2 # RE: Vita 2012 release not a worry according to Sony.AkaiOtoko 2011-10-31 14:40
Of course they aren't worried, February is when people get returns from taxes...
Sony is very smart/sneaky, I'll say that. ;-)

Reply
 

 
-2 # Zero interest in the 3DSsqueeks 2011-10-31 15:20
It has done nothing to wow me. Surveys show most people could care less about the 3D. I will keep my DS and wait for the Vita.

Reply
 

 
# RE: Vita 2012 release not a worry according to Sony.RNB_PSP 2011-10-31 19:38
Right. I'd rather wait than go to a store and be disappointed to know it's sold out.

Reply
 

 
# japan is where the moolah is atsumguy345 2011-11-12 22:18
lets not forget that japan is full of videogame lovers, so it only makes sense they meet that high demands of gamers there than n. america full of pirates,lol

Reply
 

Add comment

Security code
Refresh


Welcome to QJ.Net!

If you want your comments to go live without waiting for moderation, you need to be logged in. Being logged in has its benefits:
  • Logged in members do not wait for their comments to be approved.
  • Logged in members can create Profiles to be seen by other users.
So why wait? Create an account or login now! It's easy, quick, and free.

To get started, use the LOGIN boxes, or the REGISTER link below!



Want to learn more about the team who brings you the QJ news?

Read about them now!


RSS Feeds Follow us on Twitter Find us on Facebook
Login:

HOT FLASH GAMES

Turbo Rally

Bakugan ATV Offroad

Duty Hill 2

Pork Must Arrive TD

Mechwarrior 3D

Ice Racing 3D
PS Vita Categories

Accessories
App Reviews
FAQs
Games
News
Tips & Tricks

Sitemap