Holy crap VITA hits an all-time new low : 18,000 units sold last week!

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/PlayStation-Vita-3DS-Japan-Sony,news-13934.html

Media Create reports that Sony saw only 18,361 units sold in Japan during the week of January 9 to January 15, its fourth week on the market. By comparison, the cheaper Nintendo 3DS dropped somewhat after the holiday rush as well, but not down to Vita levels, pushing a decent 100,668 units out to paying customers.

The PlayStation Vita seemed to launch with a bang in Japan back in December, with 321,00 units soldright before Christmas. Eventually for the first week, Sony sold a total of 324,859 units, and the handheld console seemed to be a hit.

But the second week proved otherwise, with the number of units sold dropping down to just 72,479. The third week saw another drastic drop with only 42,648 units flying off store shelves. Now the handheld is barely moving at all in Japan, yet still topping the likes of Nintendo's Wii console, the Xbox 360, and the two DSi models.

Strangely enough, the original PSP is still selling well, moving 62,746 units last week and 22,538 this week. On the Nintendo front, the company still rules the Japanese market, shelling out 197,952 3DS units last week and 100,668 units this week. The PlayStation 3 is the second-most favorite gaming platform, selling 67,199 units last week and 30,332 this week.

What may be hurting the PlayStation Vita is its steep pricetag -- a lesson Nintendo learned with its own 3DS handheld in 2011. As of this writing, Sony still plans to keep the Vita's original pricing, requiring $249.99 USD for the Wi-Fi model and $299.99 USD for the 3G/Wi-Fi model.

From 325,000 to 72,000 to 42,000 and now *drumroll* a pathetic 18,000 units sold.

OUCH.

The 3DS is making the Vita its **** How long until VITA gets discointinued guys?

Old news is old.Fanboys like you don't have to make us memorize your fanboy garbage.

Old news is old.Fanboys like you don't have to make us memorize your fanboy garbage.

super600

Old news is old.Fanboys like you don't have to make us memorize your fanboy garbage.

super600

This ^

This fanboy is the really annoying

[QUOTE="super600"]

Old news is old.Fanboys like you don't have to make us memorize your fanboy garbage.

reach3

[QUOTE="super600"]

Old news is old.Fanboys like you don't have to make us memorize your fanboy garbage.

reach3

You're saying that my brain is messed up?I'm not a cow annoying lemming.

[QUOTE="super600"]

Old news is old.Fanboys like you don't have to make us memorize your fanboy garbage.

reach3

It is going fast towards zero as it seems

It is going fast towards zero as it seems

loosingENDS

[QUOTE="loosingENDS"]

It is going fast towards zero as it seems

reach3

I feel sorry for you

[QUOTE="loosingENDS"]

It is going fast towards zero as it seems

reach3

And Sw is going towards the depths of hell because of fanboys like you.

[QUOTE="reach3"][QUOTE="loosingENDS"]

It is going fast towards zero as it seems

super600

And Sw is going towards the depths of hell because of fanboys like you.

People asked for this, now mods are all but gone, this is what we have. Like I thought would happen.

[QUOTE="super600"]

[QUOTE="reach3"] agree. feel sorry for the vitaHalcyonScarlet

And Sw is going towards the depths of hell because of fanboys like you.

People asked for this, now mods are all but gone, this is what we have. Like I thought would happen.

I think it's pretty moronic that people are considering the Vita a failure before it's launched globally.

Vita also has no good games yet... Although I would never have expected it to be a big seller like the DS regardless. But it does have some big looking titles with the good fanbase that willl likely pick em up. I'll get one as my GF LOVES uncharted games. Eventually there will be a Finan Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts game on it for me. Ninja Gaiden and a Call of Duty(haters gon' hate. I like the series). I lkely wont be getting one till a price drop though. Maybe once it hits $199.

[QUOTE="super600"]

[QUOTE="reach3"] agree. feel sorry for the vitaHalcyonScarlet

And Sw is going towards the depths of hell because of fanboys like you.

People asked for this, now mods are all but gone, this is what we have. Like I thought would happen.

[QUOTE="HalcyonScarlet"]

[QUOTE="super600"]

And Sw is going towards the depths of hell because of fanboys like you.

heretrix

People asked for this, now mods are all but gone, this is what we have. Like I thought would happen.

People were gloating over the 3DS's poor initial performance.

Then it got some great games and a price-drop and ..well you know the rest.

Not saying the Vita is going to sell like the 3DS,but its too early to start saying its a failure.

Doomed, doomed. :?

Throw in with MS whilst ya still can or Nintendo is gonna eat your lunch.:shock:

[QUOTE="HalcyonScarlet"]

[QUOTE="super600"]

And Sw is going towards the depths of hell because of fanboys like you.

heretrix

People asked for this, now mods are all but gone, this is what we have. Like I thought would happen.

Maybe, but I thought there were better threads before because of mods. They closed down all the crap threads. I don't think trolls will be going anywhere.

I noticed an abundance of trolls straight after the mods went. Now every thread is Sony is dying, MS has no games and is dying , the PC is dying and the Wii... actually not too sure with the Wii.

[QUOTE="heretrix"]

[QUOTE="HalcyonScarlet"]

People asked for this, now mods are all but gone, this is what we have. Like I thought would happen.

HalcyonScarlet

Maybe, but I thought there were better threads before because of mods. They closed down all the crap threads. I don't think trolls will be going anywhere.

I noticed an abundance of trolls straight after the mods went. Now every thread is Sony is dying, MS has no games and is dying , the PC is dying and the Wii... actually not too sure with the Wii.

I see this thread going in the same direction all your threads go reach3. Why do you like people making fun of you so much ?

Old news is old.AmazonTreeBoa

reach3 had to troll in some other threads first before he had the brilliant idea to create this one.

[QUOTE="reach3"][QUOTE="loosingENDS"]

It is going fast towards zero as it seems

Pelon208

I feel sorry for you

[QUOTE="AmazonTreeBoa"]Old news is old.R4gn4r0k

reach3 had to troll in some other threads first before he had the brilliant idea to create this one.

US launch is a month away. Im sure it will pick up then

ouch, some cows in this thread are so mad Zensword

I wish that I could sell 18,000 things that cost $1, nevertheless something that sells for $250+superclocked

:lol:

Da Vita wouldn´t sell any better if it cost a $1

[QUOTE="superclocked"]I wish that I could sell 18,000 things that cost $1, nevertheless something that sells for $250+GreenFalcon5267

:lol:

Da Vita wouldn´t sell any better if it cost a $1

Actually it would. Then Sony would go bankrupt.

ouch, some cows in this thread are so mad Zensword

Cows are furious :lol:

[QUOTE="Zensword"]ouch, some cows in this thread are so mad groverslanding

Cows are furious :lol:

:twisted:

they've gone mad to the point they blame an earthquake and tsunami for sony's failure :lol:

If its true that Sony is gonna throw an all-out marketing campaign for the US launch, then there is still a possibility it might do well. again, like everyone pretty much said, we'll just have to wait and see.

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[QUOTE="heretrix"]I'd rather have this than getting modded for idiotic nonsense. Ignore the trolls they will go away.

groverslanding

Maybe, but I thought there were better threads before because of mods. They closed down all the crap threads. I don't think trolls will be going anywhere.

I noticed an abundance of trolls straight after the mods went. Now every thread is Sony is dying, MS has no games and is dying , the PC is dying and the Wii... actually not too sure with the Wii.

[QUOTE="groverslanding"]

[QUOTE="HalcyonScarlet"]

Maybe, but I thought there were better threads before because of mods. They closed down all the crap threads. I don't think trolls will be going anywhere.

I noticed an abundance of trolls straight after the mods went. Now every thread is Sony is dying, MS has no games and is dying , the PC is dying and the Wii... actually not too sure with the Wii.

TheEroica

Does your ass still hurt?

[QUOTE="reach3"][QUOTE="super600"]

Old news is old.Fanboys like you don't have to make us memorize your fanboy garbage.

CajunShooter

[QUOTE="CajunShooter"][QUOTE="reach3"] Mad cow syndrome?Sgt_Crow

That includes you I guess

[QUOTE="TheEroica"][QUOTE="groverslanding"]Nah it's pretty much just Sony dying threads because the Vita flopping and their financial crisis is all over the news.

ReadingRainbow4

Does your ass still hurt?

Flop.

Bomba