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Vita’s Fight For Life: After Almost A Year, Has Sony’s Handheld Managed To Distinguish Itself?

EDGE- The obvious need for new games made Vita’s near total absence from Sony’s E3 conference all the more galling. The company was quick to respond to the tide of negative feeling with an assurance that Vita was most definitely present, with 25 playable games on the show floor. But it wasn’t until August’s Gamescom that we saw clear signs that Sony recognises Vita is in severe danger of being stuck with the same ‘no games’ label that PS3 took so long to shake off.

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BeAGamer4220d ago

ahahaha another doom and gloom article, what's new?

and yes, the Vita is doing just fine. It will surely pick up the pace soon.

I for one can't wait to get my white Vita/AC:L bundle at the end of this month

user98412884215d ago

wow look how many ppl hate on me... sad. I have a vita and love it. I was jk... Seriously ppl you all need to get a grip. ;)

Pillsbury14220d ago

This all the way! Imagine how many systems would sell... Guess I'll settle for replaying vice city on my psp... Can't wait for ps plus for vita.

elm4220d ago

No games!

About 60 retail and psn games
god knows how many PSP and PS1 games too, well in the hundreds!
plus now PSM games, and plenty of big releases before xmas.

Yeah no games..

I think it must be some kind of internet game to see who can come up with the most sensationalist Sony doom article.
Do they get a prize or something?

The Vita's not doing amazing but come on for gods sake!

adorie4220d ago

Vita has games, but Sony dropped the ball with this. I can't even understand how this isn't selling. Everyone was cool with the price then all of a sudden the price mattered and it had to come down, some people said..

Well, you're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't. Sony needs to port an HD version of LoD especially for the Vita. FFVII HD for the Vita, then get Fallout 3 on there with mod support or something. I don't know!

I usually have a good possible answer for stuff like this, but with the PS Vita, I have nothing.

LiquidSword934219d ago

Such an obvious troll statement dude lol

WiiLovePS3604220d ago

elm

While I see what you're saying, counting previous generation portable and 3 whole generations ago console games as games for a new portable doesn't really help your cause.

When you buy a new console you want to play new games for that console, not 15 year old games with quite frankly terrible graphics and archaic controls (since 99% were made for a D-Pad only).

Also, how many of those 60 retail games are almost straight ports of PS3/Xbox 360 games? Again, using those doesn't really help too much.

I want the Vita to succeed, I own one and I would love for more unique games to play on it and I hope it is well supported for another 5+ years. At the moment though, that is still up in the air. It simply is not selling, and developers are hesitant to develop for it when it's not selling.

Edward754220d ago

One thing that I must say.... And I am very strong normally against many of Sony's decisions....

Please wait until after the holidays... If numbers are still abysmal then it is easy to say its a bust financially at least for the short term.

Sony needs this system to work. At least give them until January 2013.

ronin4life4220d ago

This.
I am actually completely uncertain of this things future(in regards to if it can actually fail completely), which I never thought I would think of a major console in this day and age.

Despite this, there are so many factors that need time and perspective to develop that nothing can really be said in terms of any specific potential outcome. After January, maybe even into spring(after Japan's Golden week) things may be clearer... but I do think it is to early to tell at this point. Even if things seem grim.

AznGaara4220d ago

We'll see how many units AC liberations moves. I personally love my Vita.

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5 Amazing Side Quests In Games That You Need To Experience

While gamers usually take notice of the mainline missions, these 5 side quests deserve more widespread attention for how entertaining they are.

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Original Final Fantasy 7 - Is it Worth Playing in 2024?

Final Fantasy 7 has come back under the spotlight thanks to the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, but is it worth replaying the original?

ravens5214d ago

Got to Zacks part in 7 Rebirth. Said f it. Finishing my game in 7 og. Just got to part 2 yesterday. I also got Crisis Core... So it'll be a while before I'm back to Rebirth. I just keep thinking about it too smh, want to get back to playing it. Not till I know Zacks story though. I beat 7 og sooooooo long ago, it's crazy going through it again and remembering things.

MrNinosan14d ago (Edited 14d ago )

Got to Zacks part in Rebirth?
You mean you started the game and turned it off?
The game starts with Zack...

ravens5214d ago

... Really 🤓 lol. His second part, I've played for 80hrs lmao. <---- PS5 Run time, probably not all game time. You guys know how it goes.

VIK212114d ago (Edited 14d ago )

Did you not ever play the OG FF7? After you recruit Vincent, later in the game, disc 3, return to that basement and look at the pod, there's a whole Zack story that'll trigger as a memory.... it's well hidden in the game and a lot of things regarding Zack are cleared up. FF7 Crisis Core is basically an extend feature of that hidden flashback... It took me years to discover it back then lol

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MrNinosan14d ago

@ravens52
80 hours in Rebirth by doing everything, and you should've reached Zacks story about 5 times 🤣

ravens5213d ago

Ye I kno that's y I said not all gameplay time. But also I am very anal when it comes to exploring.

ravens5213d ago

Not to mention fighting Titan at his full strength. Hours spent trying still haven't succeeded. Found all 3 ruins but I'ma masochist when it comes to games.

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Barlos14d ago

Very much so. Graphically it's dated but the story and the gameplay haven't aged a day. It's still one of my all time favourite RPGs and for me is better than Remake in some ways.

Barlos14d ago (Edited 14d ago )

It always takes me back to Christmas 1997, I got it as a gift and I was blown away when I played it. I couldn't believe games could look that good. The combination of pre rendered backgrounds and FMV really made it stand out. It definitely still has a certain charm that modern games can't replicate.

I can't imagine people will still be talking about Remake and Rebirth in 27 years.

Tapani13d ago

Fully agreed. To me the atmosphere, pacing, gameplay and music are all better than in the remake.

Rebel_Scum14d ago

Yes, play this, skip remake, start rebirth for new players.

I_am_Batman14d ago

Skip Remake? That's terrible advice.

leahcim14d ago

Remake is so amazing, pure FFVII Love, play it on PS5 please! aww the graphics the battles, the music... a dream come true.

Rebel_Scum14d ago (Edited 14d ago )

I disagree Batman

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9 Best PlayStation Vita Metroidvania Games

Uncover secrets, defeat challenging bosses, and upgrade your arsenal in these exciting Metroidvania titles on the PlayStation Vita.

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