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[shinobi602]

Even though PS Vita sales haven't exactly been fantastic, we do notice on CVG that a lot of people who own the handheld swear by it. How crucial has that positive owner feedback been for Sony?

Oh yes, I mean, if that wasn't the case I think we would have good reason to lose confidence in the device and shelve it. We're nowhere close to that decision now.

There has been great positive feedback, but I want people to know that we do listen intently to the negative feedback too. We understand the drawbacks - it's a bit expensive, also people expect multi-functionality on high-end mobile and portable devices, the content is expensive and a lot of people are used to getting free or cheap apps.

Part of the same larger CVG interview.

 

[Deleted member 47027]

The situation was that dire? That they'd shelve it already? Goddamn.

 

[BronsonLee]

KEEP THE UNDERDOG ALIVE DAMMIT

Also I'm betting that this helps...along with the crazy software attach rate Vita people allegedly have

The situation is that dire? Goddamn.

SHUT UP GROOT :'(

 

[Napalm_Frank]

People really are concerned about free apps on Vita?

 

[cafemomo]

Vita will never die

 

[Celegus]

Humble Sony is best Sony.

 

[stryke]

you're welcome

 

[Resilient]

Gaming side has saved Vita.

 

[chickdigger802]

walking dead indeed

 

[PotatoCat]

VitaBroooos

 

[johnny956]

Of course they would have shelved it already if it wasn't for such a high game attach rate.

 

[Napalm_Frank]

The situation was that dire? That they'd shelve it already? Goddamn.

Well if it was combination of the current (or even worse) sales + universal hate towards the machine even from your fans then of course they would look into it. Of course not before PS4 is out for obvious reasons.

 

[Sapphire Dreams]

Vita will never die

Buy it'll never truly live.

 

[chadskin]

Love the Vita. Don't shelve it, Sony, do you hear me?

 

[Louis Cyphre]

He is right, they sure are dedicated.

 

[RedNumberFive]

Humble Sony is best Sony.

Definitely. They say things that real human beings would say.

 

[Pie and Beans]

GAF: SmokyDave keeping Vita from getting shelved

 

[SmokyDave]

Feel free to send me a bouquet of flowers, Sony.

 

[blackMamba1187]

I love my vita.

 

[Salvor.Hardin]

I've done my part. The rest is on Sony.

 

[Plinko]

I give it two more years.

 

[Zuhzuhzombie!!]

Vita is improving. Slowly. Better to ride it out as long as possible then to take the dive with a new device in a volatile market.

They still need a fucking Vita/Playstation Phone. Now that Erricson is out of the picture I don't see why it isn't happening.

 

[Anticitizen One]

Where were all these dedicated fans when Dreamcast died

 

[TheJollyCorner]

PS4 compatibility and Vita TV will definitely help.

I'll buy one whenever Type-0 releases for it.

 

[Guevara]

Seems like Vita software must sell pretty well (high attach rate despite a small userbase)? I'm doing my part anyway.

 

[TechnicPuppet]

What are they selling now ww per week? 40k or something?

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

GAF: SmokyDave keeping Vita from getting shelved

Feel free to send me a bouquet of flowers, Sony.

Dat combo.

 

[BronsonLee]

GAF: SmokyDave keeping Vita from getting shelved

Feel free to send me a bouquet of flowers, Sony.

Dat timing

They should just send you the magical HDMI out cable for Vita Smokey, that way you can save the world

 

[Superman]

I've certainly done my bit. Love me some Vita games.

 

[Rozart]

Tis true. Don't own one but the Vita owners I've come across really do swear by the system.

 

[DUFFMCWALIN]

VitaBroooos

Bro up!

 

[Ivan A Nguyen]

This sounds very different from the Sony that said they would support the Vita for 10 years regardless of sales.

 

[IT Slave]

Yeah, some smart person decided to do something with those excess parts that were gathering dust in warehouses and that's how Vita TV came about.

 

[Dragon1893]

We understand the drawbacks - it's a bit expensive, also people expect multi-functionality on high-end mobile and portable devices, the content is expensive and a lot of people are used to getting free or cheap apps.

I feel like something's missing here but I can't put my finger on it. Hm...

 

[Currygan]

that list of drawbacks misses a couple of massively important points: memory cards and mass market appealing games, the latter being, you know, the reason people usually buy a gaming device


, still, glad to see the atrocious sales stripped Sony from their arrogance

 

[HORRORSHØW]

Vita will never die

Vita is life.

 

[FDC1]

Vita means life.

I like my Vita.

 

[Totobeni]

so I saved the Vita. cool.

now Sony go and gimme Folklore on Vita so I can save your ip as well. thank me later.

 

[ThoughtsOfSpeaking]

Well lets put it this way. I hate digital but most of my vita games are.



I also own wayyy more vita games than I did my ps3 at the same point in its lifecycle.

 

[Crimson_Gold]

so I saved the Vita. cool.

now Sony go and gimme Folklore on Vita so I can save your ip as well. thank me later.

A smile followed by tears. So many tears

 

[fvng]

I'm surprised shelving it is even on the table as an option. It's not Virtual Boy bad.

Are there any WiiU owners that swear by their console?

 

[Chronology]

I love my Vita; Sony made a damn good product, but they have absolutely no fucking idea how to market the thing. They seem to be turning it around, though, especially in Japan, so hopefully it'll stick around for a while longer.

 

[Raven77]

I am positive that once everyone starts seeing just how bad ass Vita remote play is (supposed) to be, it will start selling much much better.

I also think Sony would be incredibly foolish to not do a bundle including the Vita with the PS4.

 

[MikeE21286]

I am positive that once everyone starts seeing just how bad ass Vita remote play is (supposed) to be, it will start selling much much better.

The sales of the Wii U lead me to believe differently.

 

[Captain Tuttle]

The situation was that dire? That they'd shelve it already? Goddamn.

That was my first thought, wow

 

[braves01]

SmokyDave: saving Vita one post at a time

 

[khaaan]

Inches away from death is still alive =P

I'm glad they didn't do it, I got one a month ago I've sunk quite a bit of time into it. I don't think it by any means has a "blockbuster" lineup coming or will it ever be a huge success but I'm confident that the trickling of exclusive like Tearaway, Ys, and Gravity Rush 2 will be attractive to those who are keeping their eye on the system.

 

[TheBaronOfNA]

The situation was that dire? That they'd shelve it already? Goddamn.

Dunno if this is the impression we should get of that quote.

 

[thelatestmodel]

Great news, the system has so much potential that we're only just beginning to see with all the recent lineup announcements. I really hope it goes from strength to strength.

 

[Napalm_Frank]

Now nobody can blame the Vita portbeggers