SuperPhillip Central writes, "A complement to yesterday's piece regarding the Wii U's future, today SuperPhillip Central is shifting focus to another struggling/doomed/dying/etc. platform, the PlayStation Vita. Like with the Wii U, there are decent arguments on both sides of the spectrum regarding why the Vita's future is up in the air. This is no doom and gloom piece. It is an attempt to be as fair as possible (note the word "attempt"), taking in account both viewpoints. Let's get the negativity out of the way first."
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I own a Vita, and personally, I think it's an amazing piece of software. It just needs some genuine support.
The Vita would do well with a price drop and some more software variety. Some advertisement would be great too. Just make the platform itself more competitive and it will probably pick up.
You clearly don't understand the way parents buy video game hardware. They're not looking for features like that, they're just looking for a cheap device for their kids to play games on. So no, they're not going to buy hardware by virtue of anything you listed unless it's been specifically advertized or showcased on the box.
@disagrees
Really guys? Is what I said so unreal to you? Take a good long look at the Vita's life at retail thus far then look at the 3DS', then tell me what you believe will make casuals dip.
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...And it was selling better than the Vita.
Vita has great hardware and software. That doesn't mean people are currently buying it.
If they didn't have those failures before the Dreamcast, they might still be around making consoles today...... oh and the Sega Nomad as well. Looking back, Sega F*cked up so many times with their hardware.... I don't even know how they managed to make it into the 2000s
I know am sounding like a cars salesman, but really, REALLY! the thing is special. You have to have one to know. If something sucks that i bought I'm pretty straight up about it and i let it be known.
The social aspects of the device is so underrated. I can jump from Skype, Email, Twitter and Facebook which i use ALL. The thing is just so dam fluid, you know how you add PSN accounts on your friend list with PS3 ?
It was so effing annoying on the PS3 controller with the Vita it takes no time cause of the touchscreen. Its the swiss army knife of handhelds with dual sticks that are so tight and responsive like the Wii U analog sticks.
Psone classics look amazing on the screen, seriously i can go on and on. Dubstep hit the nail on the head.
PS1 classics are cool... but I would like some new games that take advantage of the hardware. Something like Final Fantasy versus 13 but downsized for Vita
Muramasa Rebirth
Phantasy Star Online 2
Soul Sacrifice
all coming this Year.
Phantasy Star Online might not make it out of Japan.
Muramasa Rebirth I already played on my Wii a few years ago. Plus thats more of a action title with some RPG elements.
I have no clue about Ys Memories of Celceta.
I urge you to go out there and do your best to try and find a device quite like the vita. its so capable in just about every way. No pathetic "mobile device" even comes close. given to a company that thinks outside the box and really looks to get creative, the vita could easily be the number one selling handheld of all time. as it should be.
sonys definitely got the blood on its hands. there is NO reason why the vita doesnt have a slew of mobile apps and incredible games. theyve just always had this terrible plan to release monster products with NO hype and just kind of hope it picks up BECAUSE its so powerful. it doesnt work like that dude...