Vita vs. Vita

[pokoko]

kowenicki said:

pokoko said:
I said several months ago that the Vita wouldn't see much growth until the second half of 2013 or 2014. In Japan, which should be its best territory, too many PSP games are still in the pipeline. Games like Sword Art Online are going to do nice numbers for the PSP. Obviously, this doesn't help the Vita's cause very much. Compile Hearts having a Vita game in development is a good sign, though, I think.

I expect good things from games like Demon Gaze and Soul Sacrifice. There are definitely releases coming out that will help the Vita in Japan. They just need to mount up. Europe needs Gran Turismo or another racing game. North America, I just don't see moving up much for any reason. It would take something trendy like Pokemon catching on and I can't imagine that happening. Adults playing handhelds in North America is a niche market and the Vita has very little to grab the attention of kids.

If I were Sony, I think I would announce a price cut roughly the same time that Soul Sacrifice is supposed to release. That would lead to a solid jump, I'm pretty sure.

US:

DS:  52.2m

3DS:  8m

PSP:  19.6m

 

Europe:

DS:  52.0m

3DS:  7.3m

PSP:  21.6m

 

Look very very similar to me.  I dotn think the US market is any different to the European market.

Gran Turismo PSP

North America: 0.43m 14.8%
Europe: 1.39m 47.8%