New sales numbers in... HOLY SMOKES!... Vita has FLOPPED!

[QUOTE="waltefmoney"]"Buh.. buh.. the launch lineup :cry:"FlamesOfGrey

>.> How bout we wait? mrmusicman247

Wait in system wars? Logic isn't welcome here. :P Really though the Vita will do fine, and if not then a price cut will jolt sales. I think Sony should bundle the Vita with a 2GB Memory card though, I think that would help sales as then $290 would get you a Vita, Memory Card, and Game opposed to $320 (2GB cards are $30 right?)

Those PSVita sales are very good for start......and it looks that PS Vita first week sales beat 3DS first week sales.PSVita have sell 321,407 units in first two days of release + Week sales 72,479....and we have 393,886 in first week.3DS have sell 371,326 in first weak.PS Vita first week sales have beat 3DS first week sales.That is very good for start.........AtariKidX

Didn't the 3DS have a slow start as well? In fact, wasn't that slow start so bad that Nintendo actually had to lower the price? lols...Stevo_the_gamer

Apparently, in the first 2-day sales it managed 312,407 units in Japan.

Has a Sony handheld ever sold as good or better than a Nintendo one? The DS to PSP lifetime was a near two-to-one but it's not like the PSP did poorly. And how much better was the 3DS selling, 50k in its launch week? Not a big deal, especially since we're talking about Japan only and how Nintendo didnt have to debut its handheld against the most popular game (arguably, Monster Hunter) on your competitors platform exclusively. To me, couldn't care less about Sony beating Nintendo, handheld gaming aint my scene but it kills me how quick people write off any possible outcomes. Nobody has touched a Vita here so once they do, then they can make their opinions valid. Til then, meh.Basinboy

Didn't the 3DS have a slow start as well? In fact, wasn't that slow start so bad that Nintendo actually had to lower the price? lols...Stevo_the_gamer

Yeah but Sony doesn't have the same kind of 1st-party support as Nintendo does, and the Vita alienates the casual/children market with a high price point and a lack of must-have system sellers.

The 3DS was able to bounce back from its rut. The fear is that Sony won't be able to do so.

Apparently, in the first 2-day sales it managed 312,407 units in Japan.

lundy86_4

[QUOTE="lundy86_4"]

Apparently, in the first 2-day sales it managed 312,407 units in Japan.

Stevo_the_gamer

Apparently, in the first 2-day sales it managed 312,407 units in Japan.

lundy86_4

[QUOTE="lundy86_4"]

Apparently, in the first 2-day sales it managed 312,407 units in Japan.

Stevo_the_gamer

On the contrary, I think it's pretty damn good. I'm wondering why the first week sales aren't including these numbers. Also, I dunno how much they shipped.

I totally thought you were being nasty to me :cry:


:P

[QUOTE="lundy86_4"]

Apparently, in the first 2-day sales it managed 312,407 units in Japan.

APiranhaAteMyVa

[QUOTE="lundy86_4"]

Apparently, in the first 2-day sales it managed 312,407 units in Japan.

APiranhaAteMyVa

I was wondering that. Relatively low still, but the sales aren't too shabby so far. Only time will tell I guess :P

its just amazing seeing cows downplay this...its not like these are american sales. its FN Japan!! if Sony can't make a splash there then the thing is definitely looking like its in trouble.

i mean, when the ps3 is having hard times cows always use the Japan card. now all the sudden Vita flopping in the region isn't a big deal...WHAT?? i mean ****...does everything have to be flipped n DC'd or completely hypocritcal over...can't y'all sometimes admit its bad, when its bad. Lems, Sheep, Hermits all do sometimes...but cows/ps3fanboys, no. but yet any mistake by the other companies they blow it up to the biggest deal ever...

[QUOTE="APiranhaAteMyVa"][QUOTE="lundy86_4"]

Apparently, in the first 2-day sales it managed 312,407 units in Japan.

Stevo_the_gamer

[QUOTE="APiranhaAteMyVa"][QUOTE="lundy86_4"]

Apparently, in the first 2-day sales it managed 312,407 units in Japan.

lundy86_4

I was wondering that. Relatively low still, but the sales aren't too shabby so far. Only time will tell I guess :P

its just amazing seeing cows downplay this...its not like these are american sales. its FN Japan!! if Sony can't make a splash there then the thing is definitely looking like its in trouble.

i mean, when the ps3 is having hard times cows always use the Japan card. now all the sudden Vita flopping in the region isn't a big deal...WHAT?? i mean ****...does everything have to be flipped n DC'd or completely hypocritcal over...can't y'all sometimes admit its bad, when its bad. Lems, Sheep, Hermits all do sometimes...but cows/ps3fanboys, no. but yet any mistake by the other companies they blow it up to the biggest deal ever...

woodenfork21

It made a splash. It sold almost 400,000 units in a week and 2 days.

Time will tell how it fairs from here on out.

Just to compare

3DS first 3 week

3DS | 374.764

3DS | 209.623

3DS | 96.463

Playstation Vita

PSV | 324.859

PSV | 72,479

i think this is actually a good thing. maybe now sony will lower the Vita price to $179 within a couple months like nintendo didLP4EVA2005

The thing is, is that, they can't afford to do a huge price drop like Nintendo did. Nintendo did it because they can afford to. If Sony were to lower the price of the handheld to something like $150 to $170, it may actually cripple Sony as a whole, & Sony knows it. Wanna talk about PS4? Well, forget it, because Sony may be out of the video game industry if they were to try that.

this just proves this fact again. even with great games and features, not many people will shell out so much money for a handheld.

i guess we should give the vita some time, but it isnt looking like its gonna defeat nintendo anytime soon

Just to compare

3DS first 3 week

3DS | 374.764

3DS | 209.623

3DS | 96.463

Playstation Vita

PSV | 324.859

PSV | 72,479

ShuichiChamp24

Looks like we saw a similar drop in the 3DS' 3rd week (though to a much lesser extent).

Could be due to the release window being just before Christmas, but who knows.

Didn't the 3DS have a slow start as well? In fact, wasn't that slow start so bad that Nintendo actually had to lower the price? lols...Stevo_the_gamer

Yeah plenty of time to go yet, hopefully America and Europe will jump on board in February. The Vita is actually a decent piece of kit, so hopefully things go well. APiranhaAteMyVa

I'm interested in both the Vita and 3DS. I just hope it drops a little in price for the NA/EU release. If not, i'll just wait a short while :P

[QUOTE="Stevo_the_gamer"]Didn't the 3DS have a slow start as well? In fact, wasn't that slow start so bad that Nintendo actually had to lower the price? lols...woodenfork21

Maybe we'll be lucky and get a nice price drop. :DStevo_the_gamer

Isn't Sony already taking a loss on the Vita?

Troll thread, abonsabo bla bla bla, whatever.

With that being said, this are indeed slow numbers for Vita, but just like the 3DS i think is fair to give it more time, it win't stop abonsabo from making more threads but in the real world the Vita is far from doom.

And just for SW sake...where are you AtariKid :P

madsnakehhh

[QUOTE="ShuichiChamp24"]

Just to compare

3DS first 3 week

3DS | 374.764

3DS | 209.623

3DS | 96.463

Playstation Vita

PSV | 324.859

PSV | 72,479

lundy86_4

Looks like we saw a similar drop in the 3DS' 3rd week (though to a much lesser extent).

Could be due to the release window being just before Christmas, but who knows.

Both you and I know that the Vita, if it was going to be a successful console as-is, would have sold more than the 3DS in its first week.

Why? Because the Christmas season attracts many more buyers than the February/March period.

The sharp drop off in the Vita's second week points to even sharper drops in the future. But of course, this is all speculative.

Just to compare

3DS first 3 week

3DS | 374.764

3DS | 209.623

3DS | 96.463

Playstation Vita

PSV | 324.859

PSV | 72,479

ShuichiChamp24

its just amazing seeing cows downplay this...its not like these are american sales. its FN Japan!! if Sony can't make a splash there then the thing is definitely looking like its in trouble.

i mean, when the ps3 is having hard times cows always use the Japan card. now all the sudden Vita flopping in the region isn't a big deal...WHAT?? i mean ****...does everything have to be flipped n DC'd or completely hypocritcal over...can't y'all sometimes admit its bad, when its bad. Lems, Sheep, Hermits all do sometimes...but cows/ps3fanboys, no. but yet any mistake by the other companies they blow it up to the biggest deal ever...

woodenfork21

[QUOTE="Stevo_the_gamer"]Maybe we'll be lucky and get a nice price drop. :DSlashless

Isn't Sony already taking a loss on the Vita?

Just to compare

3DS first 3 week

3DS | 374.764

3DS | 209.623

3DS | 96.463

Playstation Vita

PSV | 324.859

PSV | 72,479

ShuichiChamp24

[QUOTE="Slashless"]

[QUOTE="Stevo_the_gamer"]Maybe we'll be lucky and get a nice price drop. :DStevo_the_gamer

Isn't Sony already taking a loss on the Vita?

One analyst says Sony loses $60 per Vita sold. http://www.computerandvideogames.com/315414/sony-to-lose-pound40-per-vita-sale-analyst-reckons/

[QUOTE="Stevo_the_gamer"][QUOTE="Slashless"]

Isn't Sony already taking a loss on the Vita?

peterw007

One analyst says $60 lost per Vita sold. *link*

Reasons why you shouldn't buy a Vita.

Still overpriced. Price drop, new version with better battery etc within 6 months.

Poor games.

Overpriced peripherals.

Shoddy Vita will be dead in the water in less than a year.

Both you and I know that the Vita, if it was going to be a successful console as-is, would have sold more than the 3DS in its first week.

Why? Because the Christmas season attracts many more buyers than the February/March period.

The sharp drop off in the Vita's second week points to even sharper drops in the future. But of course, this is all speculative.

peterw007

I agree that Christmas should have brought in a larger spike. The high price has no doubt affected the Vita, and could account for such a huge, and quick, drop-off in sales. Still, around Christmas, this would be a little odd.

Hopefully it means we get a price-drop soon :P

[QUOTE="razgriz_101"]

hi abonsolo.

got nothing better to do than shout Sony is doomed and ban evade?

CanYouDiglt

[QUOTE="ShuichiChamp24"]

Just to compare

3DS first 3 week

3DS | 374.764

3DS | 209.623

3DS | 96.463

Playstation Vita

PSV | 324.859

PSV | 72,479

nervmeister

The first 2 days the Vita sold 312K, not 324K so I am assuming that is the first week's sales.Stevo_the_gamer

[QUOTE="ShuichiChamp24"]

Just to compare

3DS first 3 week

3DS | 374.764

3DS | 209.623

3DS | 96.463

Playstation Vita

PSV | 324.859

PSV | 72,479

nervmeister

another lvl 1 account making retarded threads, i don't know why they haven't they allow lvl 1 accounts make threads

I'm waiting for the price to drop, or at least $ony finally gets it through their heads and bundle the vita with their overpriced memory cards.

[QUOTE="Stevo_the_gamer"]Didn't the 3DS have a slow start as well? In fact, wasn't that slow start so bad that Nintendo actually had to lower the price? lols...peterw007

Yeah but Sony doesn't have the same kind of 1st-party support as Nintendo does, and the Vita alienates the casual/children market with a high price point and a lack of must-have system sellers.

The 3DS was able to bounce back from its rut. The fear is that Sony won't be able to do so.

The software drives hardware rule lives on.

Konami really needs to greenlight Castlevania 3DS, like right now.

Sony are really on a roll this gen. First the PS3's horrific launch and now this.

Stringerboy

I can't believe Sony still thinks its a good idea to make handhelds. chaoz-king

[QUOTE="ShuichiChamp24"]

Just to compare

3DS first 3 week

3DS | 374.764

3DS | 209.623

3DS | 96.463

Playstation Vita

PSV | 324.859

PSV | 72,479

lundy86_4

Looks like we saw a similar drop in the 3DS' 3rd week (though to a much lesser extent).

Could be due to the release window being just before Christmas, but who knows.

3DS released in March, right after Pokemon B/W for DS.

Vita released in December, but it had to go up against bigger competition.