Guys, I was thinking... PSV had sold a total of 1,170,179 units in Japan before its price cut. After the price cut, went to sell 60,561 units last week, and then 61,152 units this week.

These 2 weeks together (price cut + Soul Sacrifice) represent an increase of over 10% in PSV's total installed base in Japan, which is really something meaningful.

A 'dead' console probably wouldn't see such a turnaround. I hope Vita's sales will keep a faster pace, and hopefully Soul Sacrifice can have some good legs.

Software numbers:

Soul Sacrifice = 105,863

Tales of Hearts R = 48,178

Senran Kagura = around 15K (week 2, total 107k)

Phantasy Star Online 2 = around 8K (week 2, total 64K)

Thoughts? I think the increase in sales can motivate developers to bring even more games to the Vita.

Well glad it's had a few good weeks in Japan, hopefully it keeps and builds upon that momentum.

Media Create's numbers are more reliable than Famitsu's numbers IMO.

Whereas Famitsu is a news magazine, Media Create is a dedicated Japanese game industry analysis company.

That just goes to show how incredibly poorly the thing was selling before now. ROFL

Now, now, remove your mouse from the report button, I'm only kidding. In all seriousness, this just reiterates the importance of setting the right price at launch. Which is something that both Sony, and Nintendo moreso, screwed up big time with their most recent launches.

Did you really have to put jaywood's op here lol.

OT Vita is doing so much better, but the west needs this more than ever. Sales in March should remain 45k-60k imo. then come april drop to 25-40k a week

Soul Sacrifice sold 92k (single) + 44k (double pack): 136k without downloads.

And 10% in only 15 days is CRAZYYYYYYYYYYY!!!

I hope word of mouth helps Soul Sacrifice. otherwise, it will drop hard next week.

That is not meaningful at all just yet.
In comparison, the best title so far on Vita is Soul Sacrifice, right? it first week it sold 105k copies, considering it was helped by a significant price drop on the handheld it is being released.
The best 3DS title so far is Super Mario Land, selling 430k in its first week. And it is still doomed.
I don't think this is good, at least no yet for the PSVita.

Uhh...I'm not sure it's wise to use a Mario game's 1st week.

This is considered success now (cause I don't think so)? The drop in few weeks is going to be elephantine and going to make Sony's head spin and it will return to normal sales accompanied by Nintendo's foot firmly back up Sony's ass with the 3DS. But those are just my thoughts as you asked in the OP