That's not comparable though, the Vita was made with the idea that it will be used on-the-go, as a handheld. The Vita TV is the complete opposite because it is a stationery device unlike the Vita. Nintendos move back to 2D with 2DS is just them cutting costs so that they can still profit from it at that price point.
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Is Sony doing a mistake releasing the new Vita in Japan on the same week of Pokèmon?
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clay_ghost
Member
Coexist? You do mean ignored right? Releasing the hardware in the same week as Pokemon means everyone is going to talk about Pokemon.People will not care much about vita, especially when the stores will display Pokemon and others 3ds games more prominently during that week.
vita can co exist , just not on that week. Or that two weeks even. SONY should wait for the 3rd week after Pokemon x and y is out, at least they won't be overshadowed.
LearnPlayDesign
Neo Member
I t would swing me at say £100-120 + game.
Exactly. Sony should've went and chose a better date that way the new Vita could've been in the spotlight with advertisements. Now it'll be fighting a hopeless battle against all the Pokemon hype and talk. After everything is over and done, the Vita would've never had it's moment.
famousmortimer
Banned
This thread is hysterically awful.
razoftblend
Member
Pokemon is on Vita's direct competitor. The problem is not so much as going against Pokemon as it is having its own time. After Pokemon releases, game and hardware sale will be high but not as high as during launch. The new design could have launched a couple of weeks after Pokemon when all the hype has settled. There would still be plenty of time for the holidays boost.
Metal Khaos
Member
Only matters if you really care about those first, second or third week sales. Both cater to different markets and both aren't going anywhere any time soon.
If it was a entirely new handheld, maybe because you would want to market it heavily and get it out there. This is really just a newer model so I don't think as much work needs to be done. People know Vita.
If it was a entirely new handheld, maybe because you would want to market it heavily and get it out there. This is really just a newer model so I don't think as much work needs to be done. People know Vita.
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
It maybe two different products, but it's not like people's money can be treated as two different entities as well. In fact, since both can be categorized as "game products", say a person has funds amounting to 1000 in which he can buy Pokemon or Vita: in this scenario, he/she will be much more likely to use that 1000 to buy Pokemon and not Vita, and it's not like the 1000 amount will be magically renewed for him/her to be able to purchase Vita.
Omnistalgic
Member
and that's all there is too it...
As long as Vita isn't bleeding Sony, it'll stay on the market...
I just hope we one day get MH for it...I don't really feel like plopping down another $200 for 3DS when all want is Pokemon/Kid Icarus and MH...I'll end up with both soon, but man, why all the negative stuff for VIta...fine console it is...
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Why are so many people thinking "realistic expectations" are negative/hating/etc?
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
Because I think some people just have difficulty not conflating "personal feelings towards the platform" with "reality of the situation."
1) By the way things are going in Japan, handhelds are the future
2) FFX is cheaper on the Vita (I even think it's getting a bundle, but a ugly bundle)
3) No one in their right mind would play X-2 on a large screen and the Vita is perfect for X-2. It's just the way God intended for people to play X-2. On a tiny screen with headphones on so no one can watch or hear you play that game.
Glass Rebel
Member
you're really reaching with that last one :lol
To Far Away Times
Member
All the good luck to TVita ... it will need it =|
On a brighter note .... I wonder how the pokemon games will fit here
Really puts things in perspective.
NinjamicWZ
Banned
I like it when people watch me play FFX-2.
TheRedSnifit
Member
The mistake was releasing the Vita at all, anywhere. The thing was DOA, and Sony's attempts to save it have proved fruitless.
Freshmaker
I am Korean.
"Realistic" being; "This system should've never been made. Totally irrelevant and everything Sony does with it outside of discontinuing it is a massive mistake."
clay_ghost
Member
Who said that lol. Vita tv is a good move as you can see from the reactions from this forum.
oh wait I see the post now
The market just can't handle it's greatness.
anotherVegan
Member
Sony just wants to see how badly they can be outsold by Nintendo.
UltraGunner
Banned
Well all those things are true. The only ones not being realistic are those that think the Vita stands a chance at even being a competitor against the 3DS. Considering its current sales and game content its fairer to say the Vita is competing with the Ouya.
Next you're going to tell me some people are spouting hyperbole in here!