Gravity Daze isn't out that's why

i know right

I only see that being a huge mistake, especially considering AT&T's ridiculous 3G plan prices and capped GB limits.

Currently, for phones anyways, the prices are $15/month (1GB Data), $25/month (2GB Data), $45/month (4GB Data).

Also, why wouldn't they want the WiFi only model to sell well? Surely what they lose on the device they gain back on memory card sales, then some more on a software sale to go with them.

I honestly think it is the name "Vita" that made people not want to buy it. I can tell you that is the main reason why I won't touch the thing.

I don't think Vita sales are that much of a surprise. Right now it has less compelling games than PSP (or 3DS in particular) particularly for Japan I think.

Yes it's new, but its still sharing shelf space with a sibling with legs in it locally plus a now decently established 3DS with some key titles just released.

The Vita was never going to come out doing gangbusters in Japan in IMHO. It'll grow if they give it the right titles and move it into pole position ahead of the PSP for all new software.

People really expect too much from new hardware launches IMHO. Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo would have ditched most of their systems if they reacted the same way after a few weeks sales. So far Vita has launched better than PSP so far as I know which means it's positive in relation to where PSP started and if properly managed in the market can grow from there.

How can it be a mistake if it sold great? . Although, I agree with the bold. 

http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2011/12/18/day-one-vita-sales-figures-roll-in/

Anyway. I really love the overreaction in this thread. It's really funny. . Vita is only out for 9 days and we are already calling it doom. Yes, it's disappointing but what can it do against 3DS' 2 mario and monHun and to some extent it's older brother "the PSP"? Just like I said on the 3DS gloom and doom post and threads before it's best to wait for the right games to come out before we call it doom.

So the 3DS now has double the amount of million sellers compared to the PS3 in Japan? =)

Question! What are the big Vita releases for the next month or so? I know about the 3DS's next few months of software, and they look good, but is the Vita going to have a drought like the 3DS did, or will it quickly receive new software.

For the record, here are the 3DS's next few months of notable titles in Japan.

January: Ace Combat 3D, Beyond the Labyrinth, Rhythm Thief, Resident Evil Revelations
February: Girl's RPG, NewLovePlus, Theatrhythm, Tekken
March: Hatsune Miku, Metal Gear Solid 3, Kid Icarus Uprising

What does the Vita have to match this?

Ah ok thanks for the info I feel better already :) I hope it'll sell well

These God-awful FFTurd-2 sales make me sooooo happy!

And I don't want to jump the gun on the Vita sales. I still stand by my opinion that it'll do worse than the PSP, yet it will recover, surely.