Anyone worried that history will repeat itself?

I am talking about the PSP and Vita solely as handheld consoles, the hype of Vita is to me showing similar signs what the PSP had when it first launched, the ambitious hardware, however over the PSP console lifetime the software was handled properly by Sony.

Do people get the impression that Vita has a possibility of heading in the same direction and what can Sony do to prevent this from happening?

Sony will hopefully release plenty games of different genres and advertise them. A good mix of new IPs and already known series should do the trick.

I honestly don't think Vita is going to THAT successful. It's way more expensive than the PSP was at launch and Handheld gaming isn't as popular anymore. Everyone has their iPods and Androids. I don't even own a portable system. When I did, it was a PSP that I used for music and the occasional movie because I didn't have anything to play music on. When I got my Android, I gave my PSP to my 9 year old brother. Everything I used that for, I can do even better on my Android. And honestly, I don't think I'll be buying another portable system. I already have a PS3 and a kick butt PC. Portable Systems are dying. But I don't think its because us as the consumer would RATHER play Angry Birds than Uncharted or whatever, its just that we already have something we take around with us everywhere we go, an Android or an iPhone. We don't feel like spending our money on a portable system and the games, and carrying it around all the time, when all the good games are on consoles and PC. If we want a fun little game to entertain us for a while, we can play it on our phones for $2 or $4 or even free. Not saying PS Vita isn't amazingly cool. I would easily recommend it to anyone wanting a portable system. But I don't think Portable Systems are for the older crowd. calebcop

[QUOTE="calebcop"]I honestly don't think Vita is going to THAT successful. It's way more expensive than the PSP was at launch and Handheld gaming isn't as popular anymore. Everyone has their iPods and Androids. I don't even own a portable system. When I did, it was a PSP that I used for music and the occasional movie because I didn't have anything to play music on. When I got my Android, I gave my PSP to my 9 year old brother. Everything I used that for, I can do even better on my Android. And honestly, I don't think I'll be buying another portable system. I already have a PS3 and a kick butt PC. Portable Systems are dying. But I don't think its because us as the consumer would RATHER play Angry Birds than Uncharted or whatever, its just that we already have something we take around with us everywhere we go, an Android or an iPhone. We don't feel like spending our money on a portable system and the games, and carrying it around all the time, when all the good games are on consoles and PC. If we want a fun little game to entertain us for a while, we can play it on our phones for $2 or $4 or even free. Not saying PS Vita isn't amazingly cool. I would easily recommend it to anyone wanting a portable system. But I don't think Portable Systems are for the older crowd. gokuofheaven

Headline. But yeah. Portable Systems are cool and all, they're just not for me. It seems like how 10 years ago everyone wanted GameBoys, but now everyone wants iPods and such. Just saying. Out of everyone I know who plays video games, only a few of them even play portable systems.

As long as Sony doesn't pull the dead pixels routine again. PSvita is going to be great. I've preordered mine. Sony took long enough to put 2 analog sticks on the handheld.

Vita will ne great with already great titles announced for this device, I think it will surpass the psp sales.

[QUOTE="gokuofheaven"][QUOTE="calebcop"]I honestly don't think Vita is going to THAT successful. It's way more expensive than the PSP was at launch and Handheld gaming isn't as popular anymore. Everyone has their iPods and Androids. I don't even own a portable system. When I did, it was a PSP that I used for music and the occasional movie because I didn't have anything to play music on. When I got my Android, I gave my PSP to my 9 year old brother. Everything I used that for, I can do even better on my Android. And honestly, I don't think I'll be buying another portable system. I already have a PS3 and a kick butt PC. Portable Systems are dying. But I don't think its because us as the consumer would RATHER play Angry Birds than Uncharted or whatever, its just that we already have something we take around with us everywhere we go, an Android or an iPhone. We don't feel like spending our money on a portable system and the games, and carrying it around all the time, when all the good games are on consoles and PC. If we want a fun little game to entertain us for a while, we can play it on our phones for $2 or $4 or even free. Not saying PS Vita isn't amazingly cool. I would easily recommend it to anyone wanting a portable system. But I don't think Portable Systems are for the older crowd. calebcop

Headline. But yeah. Portable Systems are cool and all, they're just not for me. It seems like how 10 years ago everyone wanted GameBoys, but now everyone wants iPods and such. Just saying. Out of everyone I know who plays video games, only a few of them even play portable systems.

Headline. But yeah. Portable Systems are cool and all, they're just not for me. It seems like how 10 years ago everyone wanted GameBoys, but now everyone wants iPods and such. Just saying. Out of everyone I know who plays video games, only a few of them even play portable systemscalebcop

If this can't achieve what they have expected from the beginning, they are highly to release another handheld gamer.

Don't ask me why i say this, people all know any enterprises in this world taking profile as final ambition.

If the PSP ever had a problem, it was a lack of games. The line-up had barely any commendable games. However, the PS Vita has many great games in the line-up, so it will sell quite well. Even now, after getting a buncha good games, the PSP is a real seller in Japan :D

If the PSP ever had a problem, it was a lack of games. The line-up had barely any commendable games. However, the PS Vita has many great games in the line-up, so it will sell quite well. Even now, after getting a buncha good games, the PSP is a real seller in Japan :D

Spinnerweb

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If the PSP ever had a problem, it was a lack of games. The line-up had barely any commendable games. However, the PS Vita has many great games in the line-up, so it will sell quite well. Even now, after getting a buncha good games, the PSP is a real seller in Japan :D

gokuofheaven

I think the big mistake they made w/ PSP is that there are a lot of games that are good but still feel a little bit like lite versions of their console counterparts. I am hoping the new control possibilities for Vita get it some unique games you can't get on PS3 or elsewhere.

[QUOTE="gokuofheaven"][QUOTE="Spinnerweb"]

If the PSP ever had a problem, it was a lack of games. The line-up had barely any commendable games. However, the PS Vita has many great games in the line-up, so it will sell quite well. Even now, after getting a buncha good games, the PSP is a real seller in Japan :D

logicalfrank

I think the big mistake they made w/ PSP is that there are a lot of games that are good but still feel a little bit like lite versions of their console counterparts. I am hoping the new control possibilities for Vita get it some unique games you can't get on PS3 or elsewhere.

I think the Vita is headed for a fail, depsite appearing to be the best handheld gaming experience out there.

I think not releasing the system in North America prior to the Christmas rush is a colossal mistake.

By January/February of next year, most people are going to be broke (if they're not already broke) and only the die-hards will rush out and by the system at full price. Everyone else will probably wait for a price drop - the 3DS dropped in price, why should people not expect the same here.

Most people already have powerful phones/pads that can play some pretty impressive games so its now like they're offering something revolutionary here.

I'm still hoping it works out for Sony, I like them as a company for the most part, but I think they blew it by missing the holiday season here.

I think the Vita is headed for a fail, depsite appearing to be the best handheld gaming experience out there.

I think not releasing the system in North America prior to the Christmas rush is a colossal mistake.

By January/February of next year, most people are going to be broke (if they're not already broke) and only the die-hards will rush out and by the system at full price. Everyone else will probably wait for a price drop - the 3DS dropped in price, why should people not expect the same here.

Most people already have powerful phones/pads that can play some pretty impressive games so its now like they're offering something revolutionary here.

I'm still hoping it works out for Sony, I like them as a company for the most part, but I think they blew it by missing the holiday season here.

d_parker

I am talking about the PSP and Vita solely as handheld consoles, the hype of Vita is to me showing similar signs what the PSP had when it first launched, the ambitious hardware, however over the PSP console lifetime the software was handled properly by Sony.

Do people get the impression that Vita has a possibility of heading in the same direction and what can Sony do to prevent this from happening?

godfather_1