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cpg716 on 03 July 2014

More likely this has to do with repackaging the device for what it will be the next few years. the PS Vita is now a PlayStation Now and PS4 streaming device. This likely will be what the box states as it's main purpose in addition to playing Vita games. With PlayStation Now hitting open beta THIS month it makes a lot of sense. All the old inventory has been cleared out and now they can focus on the above mentioned.



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AZWification on 03 July 2014
MohammadBadir said:
MohammadBadir said:

I suggest y'all take a look at this.

http://www.vg247.com/2014/07/02/vita-stock-shortage-north-america/

let me just quote this again.

Well, shit! That's what happens when I only read the thread's title!



                
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torok on 03 July 2014
MikeRox said:
Man alive the comments in here are hilarious.

Really shows there's a lot of anti Vita vitrol spued everywhere outside the Vita cult thread.

Slim unit sells better than SCEA anticipated leading to retailers running out. End of Thread tbh.


Sony already talked officially about this. It's sold out and they are replenishing stocks.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/470194/vita-slim-launch-prompts-sell-out-demand-in-us/

VGC numbers are wrong. VGC isn't tracking the BL2 bundle, so we can actually say that it isn't tracking the Vita at all in the US.



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teigaga on 03 July 2014

I think the OP should be updated with sonys official response regarding shortages. Glad to hear Vita are in higher demand.

http://www.vg247.com/2014/07/02/vita-stock-shortage-north-america/



Darwinianevolution on 03 July 2014

If the new model doesn't allow regular SD cards, its not going to change a thing. Sony, you know that 1/3 of software sales are digital, why restricting those sales with your expensive cards?



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MsClasher on 03 July 2014
the-pi-guy said:
Darwinianevolution said:
If the new model doesn't allow regular SD cards, its not going to change a thing. Sony, you know that 1/3 of software sales are digital, why restricting those sales with your expensive cards?

Or at the very least they need to drop the price of their own cards.  Also, it sounds like the number is closer to 2/3.  

"In the US, Vita owners on average have purchased more than 10 games"

"60% of all Vita title purchases are made through the playstation store"

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/620272-playstation-vita/66416848

And also by buying everything digital on the PSN Store. You can save between 5$ and 15$ for every game at launch day ! There are absolute NO exception.



hunter_alien on 03 July 2014
MikeRox said:
Man alive the comments in here are hilarious.

Really shows there's a lot of anti Vita vitrol spued everywhere outside the Vita cult thread.

Slim unit sells better than SCEA anticipated leading to retailers running out. End of Thread tbh.


Its and Anfebious thread... I still dont get it why he and Meret didnt receive permabans yet...



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Anfebious on 03 July 2014
hunter_alien said:
MikeRox said:
Man alive the comments in here are hilarious.

Really shows there's a lot of anti Vita vitrol spued everywhere outside the Vita cult thread.

Slim unit sells better than SCEA anticipated leading to retailers running out. End of Thread tbh.


Its and Anfebious thread... I still dont get it why he and Meret didnt receive permabans yet...


Go and talk with the mods if you feel we should get a permaban. MikeRox can't fulfill your wishes sadly.



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lightofhonor on 03 July 2014
MohammadBadir said:

I suggest y'all take a look at this.

http://www.vg247.com/2014/07/02/vita-stock-shortage-north-america/



I saw that article too. Kinda sounds like BS since sales are more a trickle than a torrent. 3K units a week nationwide doesn't make a shortage.



Kongfucius on 03 July 2014

Gotta make room for the millions of PSTVs they're going to sell later this year ;)