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Forums - Sony Discussion - Capcom explains why 'Resident Evil Revelations' isn’t coming to PS Vita

Nsanity on 24 January 2013

Examiner

On Wednesday morning, Capcom addressed questions concerning PS Vita’s omission from the re-release of “Resident Evil Revelations”. Mike Lunn, Product Manager at Capcom,replied to questions from fans and shared a couple of reasons as to why the PS Vitawasn’t a platform of choice.

Yesterday, Capcom announced “Resident Evil Revelations Unveiled Edition” for release on Xbox 360, PS3, PC, and Wii U on May 21 in North America. Immediately, fans noticed that the PlayStation Vita has been omitted from this new release and now fans are wondering why Capcom chose not to put this once 3DS exclusive on Sony’s handheld.

Well, the reasons may surprise you.

When asked why there is no PS Vita version, he replied:

…. when we were developing Revelations for new platforms we really wanted to hone in on the experience you get with a large format screen, surround sound, etc. This type of setup really helps players get sucked into the horror vibe and enjoy the game to its fullest extent.

He later added:

3DS and PS-vita infrastructure let alone developing games for them are extremely different beasts. Even just the screens as you mention are completely different resolutions/functions.

“Resident Evil Revelations” was originally released exclusively on Nintendo 3DS in early 2011 where it was praised by critics. The “Unveiled Edition” will feature new content, HD visuals, and more when it sees release on May 21 for Xbox 360, PS3, PC, and Wii U.



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Soleron on 24 January 2013

There's no explanation there. Is that the surprise?



Roma on 24 January 2013

Vita can't handle the title screen?



    R.I.P Mr Iwata :'(

Play4Fun on 24 January 2013
Soleron said:

There's no explanation there. Is that the surprise?


Seriosuly, he didn't give any reason.



Kynes on 24 January 2013

He should have said the truth: "It's going to sell a low number of units on Vita, so it makes no financial sense for us"



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animegaming on 24 January 2013

when are 3rd party's going to learn they play a big factor in buying a system and shouldn't give the excuse we will wait to see how it does or it doesn't make any money



Weedlab on 24 January 2013

What bull ... Ah well that's life.



 

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Sony + Nintendo = WIN! PS3 + PSV + PS4 + Wii U + 3DS


fedfed on 24 January 2013
Kynes said:
He should have said the truth: "It's going to sell a low number of units on Vita, so it makes no financial sense for us"



INDEED!!!!!



Switch!!!

betacon on 24 January 2013
Kynes said:
He should have said the truth: "It's going to sell a low number of units on Vita, so it makes no financial sense for us"


Yes becuase the wii u verison will sell like it has all the bell and whistles on.



Kynes on 24 January 2013
betacon said:
Kynes said:
He should have said the truth: "It's going to sell a low number of units on Vita, so it makes no financial sense for us"


Yes becuase the wii u verison will sell like it has all the bell and whistles on.


Don't you know that Nintendo has moneyhatted Capcom? That's the only reasonable explanation to MonHun exclusivity, and this is only one example more. Sony should open the wallet if they want more Capcom Vita games ^_^