I want a Vita, but not for the reason you'd expect

[Brutalyst]

I own most of the consoles, PS3, XB360 and Wii U and do have a habit of buying the new ones on release day.

 

I have had 2 3DS consoles, one on launch and another a few months down the line when Mario Kart came out. Though I never got much use out of either so sold them on.

 

I also got a Vita on launch day, but with few games seemingly worth looking at it got less use than the 3DS and went on eBay. But now I want another one, but not because of any specific game that has come out. Being a PS+ member I get alot of free games, and I noticed recently I have about 5 free games I could play on the Vita if I get one. To list them and how I acquired.

Uncharted (free from Plus)

Mortal Kombat (free from Plus)

Gravity Rush (free from Plus)

PS All-Stars Battle Royale (I got the PS3 version which gives you the Vita version for free)

Jet Set Radio (alsmot bought it for PS3, but Vita version is given away on Plus!)

 

It feels like if I get the console I would have lots of games to play with more coming and wont even need to buy any! the Cross Play on certain games is also attractive. Just to add PS+ seems like one of the best things in console history, for a single payment over 12 month the amount of free games I get seems almost ridiculous to not have it!

 

But isnt this a problem in the long term for Sony? I love the idea of getting free games, but if thats my main reason for wanting the console and I dont see myself ever buying many games in the future, if more people took that route how can the Vita be a financial success? they sell the console for a loss (I believe) which is the norm in the industry, though the companies rely on the future of sales of software in order to make money. With the games you can get for free from Plus, and buying the PS3 version you can get the Vita for free, how do they recoup the money that they wouldnt be getting from the same of said games?