Sony's Portable Console Dying Ugly in Japan

[VGKing]

leo-j said:

kowenicki said:
Everyone seems to be coming around to the idea that it should be cheaper. I think myself and Rol said before the launch that it was DOA at that price. It simply could not be a hit at such a high price.

They might still save it if they take a cold shower on the price, the question is do they think its worth it and can they afford to? I say can they afford not to?

The vita was probably more than likely a hit in the U.S this black friday.. as it's sold out almost everywhere(the COD/AC bundles)..... but, I do agree.. they need to cut the vita's price to $199 or less.. and I do believe they can afford it.. my opinion on the matter is that sony is making a tremendous profit per vita sold.. and are trying to keep the system highly priced in other to bring in profit into the company.. vita.. vita accessories.. ps3 software.. and ps3 accessories along with maybe their smartphone line up is what is probably keeping the ENTIRE company afloat.. as it's likely all of those things are bringing in a lot of profit in comparison to anything else that they sell..

Should Sony really cut the price though? I don't think they will ever be competitive with the 3DS, even at a lower price. So might as well keep the price as it is, and add value through stuff like Playstation Plus, bundles and stuff like that. Vita will be 2nd place this gen again, might as well be profitable as well.

I highly doubt they are making a profit, definitley not a "hefty"one per Vita...