Mobile Gaming Didn't Kill The Vita -- Sony Did

[Zoombael]

twintail said:

Zoombael said:

At least in the Eurozone the PSP was less expensive (249€ -> 299€). When the PS Vita released Nintendo already did the price drop for the 3DS - down to 170€. Twice the price of the direct competitor - considering the costly memory cards - and changing market condition, then to say the price never was an issue... well. It wasn't until the price cut for Nintendos 3DS the sales numbers went considerably up.

Im not saying that price was not an issue. Of course it was because the whole climate has changed. But considering the previous gen, Sony wouldnt have thought the price point they were going for frist would have been an issue, even afte the 3DS price cut.

The DS launched at 149 euros and 149 dollars. the PSP at 249. And yet the PSP didnt straight out die. It did really well. 

What I am saying though is that you need to examine the climate of the time in relation to the price. And the vita launched at a an unfortunate time and Sony were unable to make the adjustments needed, either because they didnt realise soon enough or because they could not financially afford to do so. 

The latter seems pretty likely considering the Vita was coming off the PS3 which was ot exactly the best thing for Sony profits wise, whereas Nintendo was coming off both the DS and Wii.

Sorry if i mixed up and/or wasn't precise enough.

Nevertheless. You stated "examine the climate of the time". Yes, the PSP started with a relatively high price... for the hardware. Many people suggest that the good sales had something to do with the early successful hacking of the device.