Why does Sony refuse to support the PS Vita anymore. If they did could it make a comeback?

[joeorc]

The PSVita sales install base of Asia vs what it has sold through in the west is not just one of the problems, its also Smartphones, Tablets and west 3rd party publishers like Rockstar games making GTA: III, Vice City, and San Andreas for Android & iOS , but yet not ported to the PSVita or the 3DS..its clear direction of Sony Mobile I see that investment into remote play , playstation Now and using an existing Bluetooth game pad like a dual shock has in effect made it more appealing t just make playstation network services and making the default control pad hook up to be a dual shock for Mobile smartphones and tablets.

I think one of the things is many consumers do not want a physical control game pad bulking up the hadheld device! While physical controls that are built in are nice and making them  built into their smartphone from the get go is handy for gaming it does limit you handheld target market, many consumers today they want it thin and light and less bulky, adding in a case on top just increases the size and weight even more.

The trade off of bulky vs thin is one of the core reasons why handhelds today I think are just not as general consumer to be a target , and to grow in such a crowded market that is one of the things that can limit your handheld device. In the market. By having the controller option separate , but still being the standard controller gamers would not really care if you have to use external, if that means a better control option. While other consumers may not care , but have the handheld being thin long with good gaming included means they can still hook up a controller if they feel the need to.

I think Sony looks at that going where third party publishers and developers are going any way is better off than trying to bolster a dedicated handheld where its market share % chance is slim to none.

Where as in Mobile smartphones , Sony can sell software and services to a much larger audience and with lower investment costs included.

The writing is on the wall, and i think Sony seems to get the message.