MontanaHatchet said:
binary solo said:
MontanaHatchet said:
There is no "one" game. Metal Gear Solid 4 didn't propel the PS3 to its current sales position. It got there through a well-rounded library of games and a series of price drops/remodels. Its perceived value changed over the course of the generation. As far as games that could boost sales, Call of Duty might help. Sony needs to convince the general market that the Vita has a good amount of value. This means price drops, lots of AAA titles, and plenty of extra features. One game will never achieve all of that. |
Don't entirely agree. Outside of Japan I think you're pretty much right. But outside Japan PSV is selling at a fairly sustainable 50% of 3DS. In Japan Vita is performing terribly against 3DS, and I think there is THE game that could bring popularity to Vita. Unfortunately that would be a MHP Vita exclusive title, which I don't think is gonna happen.
Interesting many of the posts in this thread are mentioning games that will not do much, or anything, for PSV in Japan.
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Well right now the Vita is too expensive for the general market. It's a good value considering the parts that are in it, but most people don't care about a strong processor or OLED screen. They want an affordable pricepoint and great games. Monster Hunter helped the PSP greatly, but the system also benefited from a lower price point and a relatively strong sales history. Additionally, dwindling DS sales created a gap which the PSP was able to take advantage of. Currently, it will be difficult for the Vita to grow when the 3DS is so popular in Japan. A Monster Hunter title on the Vita wouldn't be much of a boon at this point since the 3DS already has the ultimate prize (Monster Hunter 4).
The Vita has a lot of sales potential, but a sustained increase won't happen overnight, and it certainly won't be the result of one game.
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I agree; the situation with the PSP and Monster Hunter in Japan is very different to the one we see currently. There were a number of factors going for the PSP then, but now there's a number of things going against the Vita. But Monster Hunter or Final Fantasy would certainly help, and it would be unwise to underestimate their selling power.
But yeah, a selection of moderately strong titles would do much more to help the Vita at this point than just one huge title, if not just to add a bit of variety for people sitting on the fence.
