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Vita games will have less gimmicks in the future because of Vita TV

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The reason why the Vita TV is being made is because PS Vita's sales are downright poor. The problem the Vita has is that it's install base isn't attractive so developers won't take the risk and that their games won't sell well at all and be a waste of resources. However, if Vita doesn't get its developer support it won't sell any better. Of course, Sony thought of it's most brilliant idea yet which is the Vita TV. They will begin its campaign in Japan which will not do as well as it would do if it was West because in Japan gaming handhelds are more popular than gaming consoles while in the West it's a bit vice-versa. 

So this is where my theory starts. My theory is that all Vita games starting from now on will all be compatible for Vita TV and we will see a lot less gimmicky and touchscreen stuff on big Vita software. I think the reason they are holding out on it on the West is not only due to production but that they are making sure all future games are Vita TV compatible since they want this device to cater to the home console market with its cheap price and convience. For example, somebody who doesn't have a home console and would want to play a game like Mortal Kombat and Injustice Gods Among Us can just get a Vita TV instead of a PS3 since it's all cheaper. 

So what do you think guys? Do you think we'll be seeing a lot less touchscreen and gimmicky games from Vita in the future just to make this sacrifice? Let me know in your replies :p



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you don't sound completely insane



Dr.Grass said:
you don't sound completely insane


Thank you very much, lol ^_^ 



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i think its a device for the Playstation Stream. in the west it will be called PlaystationTV and it will launch in NA when they launch the stream of PS1/2 & 3 games. it will be a cheap device for that service that could go big. Thats what i actually think its for and the Vita part is just because why not? its a vote anyway so might swell play Vita games from cards



If feel vita tv is just the first step. Soon it will be in their cell phones And tablets.



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I think its cause when they get into China, they want to make something competitive to Nintendo's Price Points so the vita TV was made cause its soo damn cheap since there are a lot of middle class people in China



                  

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Vita TV will do really good in the west. It plays vita games, plays Netflix and remote play with ps4 for my room and only $99. Day one purchase for me.



you could very well be right



Damn @Poll LOL, there's so much hate for the vita it isn't funny anymore. :(

Even though I think the vita is mostly irrelevant I still believe that the vita TV is the first step to recovery. After all $100 is pretty damn good price seeing as how it's better than other android based micro consoles and that the micro/secondary console is a somewhat new market.



I think it's more that they saw an opportunity in Japan to mimic what's happening in the west with the rise of internet-based television. The Vita part is just icing on the cake. It will be interesting to see if the Japanese go for it. It could be a hit. In the US, not so much, there is too much competition in that sector, especially with established named like Roku and Apple, not to mention the home consoles. Europe, maybe, though I'm unsure how internet television is doing there.