Hey, I've been curious about this topic lately and I am wondering what people feel. The Japanese gaming industry is migrating over to handhelds quite rapidly. PSP and 3DS typically sell between 30-50k weekly there, and before the 3DS launched, DS was selling about the same too. PS3 still sells relativly well at 20-25k weekly, but Wii isn't doing so well, even with the price cut, and strong software support.

So I'm just wondering, if PSV can handle graphics almost to the level of PS3, will people still buy PS3's in Japan? I can easily see the PSV getting a lot of Japanese support, so I know it will do well, just wondering your opinion.

If PSV does cut PS3 sales, by how much will it cut them? For reference DS went from 30k weekly down to 8k weekly (nearly a 75% cut) when 3DS got it's price cut recently.

I feel PS3 sales will get cut by 50%, but in 2012, PS3 sales will likely be 20% weaker as well too. So I think PS3 sales for 2012 will be in the 8-12k range. Your thoughts?

Did the 3DS's launch have an affect on Wii's sales?

no, different markets

Highly unlikely

Not really, but I see the 3DS and Wii as acompletly different systems. 3DS is 3D, Wii is Wii-mote. Also Nintendo handheld games are typically very different from console games.

Sony is marketing the PSV as a handheld with close to PS3 graphics, and from what I'm seeing the type of games are the same.

wrong

first off we haven't seen any marketing for the device. secondly the only thign we have are the trailers and such made for it and PR for the sw/hw. They always emphasize on various things and graphics are not the most talked about feature. Things like AR/social connectivity/new unique gameplay mehcanics (via rear touch pad) are talked about the most.

as for the games, I suggest you look up the line up. it has something for everyone with a vast range of games/types of games. It's not all Uncharted or Resistance

Nah, doesn't seem possible. For one, PS3 does have better graphics, can be played on a bigger screen and also its getting some killer games this year in Japan. Not to mention the existing library.

PS Vita will compete against 3DS.

Well at E3, Sony was describing the PSV as a handheld with close to PS3 graphics.

As for games, the big ones I see are Uncharted, LBP, Mod Nation Racers, Disgaea, Killzone, Mortal Kombat, Resistance, and a few multiconsole titles like Fifa, F1, Strret fighter x Tekken, etc. Just waiting on the JRPG's.

Just a thought, wanted to know what people think.

Did PSP affect PS2 sales in Japan?

Did the PSP's launch have an effect on PS2's sales?

I just asked that. Did it? Maybe not worldwide, but I specifically want to know for Japan.