Hardware:
1: X360 - 46,331 (-16%)
2: PS3 - 29,102 (-20%)
3: 3DS - 14,987 (-23%)
4: DS - 10,543 (-18%)
5: WiiU - 8,302 (-18%)
6: Wii - 7,888 (-32%)
7: PSV - 4,620 (-16%)
8: PSP - 468 (-41%)
Software:
1: (X360) Crysis 3 - 59,034
2: (X360) Call of Duty: Black Ops II - 35,371
3: (PS3) Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance - 32,759
4: (PS3) Call of Duty: Black Ops II - 24,707
5: (PS3) Crysis 3 - 24,313
6: (3DS) Fire Emblem: Kakusei - 22,006
7: (X360) NBA 2K13 - 20,139
8: (X360) Halo 4 - 19,276
9: (X360) Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance - 18,879
10: (X360) Far Cry 3 - 17,481
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that they didnt announce that at the sony show last month. It certainly wouldnt hurt anything.
I myself did purchase one the same night after that conference and Im sure others would have as well if there had been an official price drop announced.
It made sense for Japan considering a bunch of Japanses games are comin gin the next few weeks, Persona 4 Golden was released not to long ago, and Soul Sacrifice is coming soon as well.
There's nothing really standout coming here in the US. It makes more sense to do a cut around September when Killzone Mercenaries, Tearaway, more PS4 connectivity, and whatever E3 surprises they have are announced for the Vita to take full advantage of the price drop for an entire holiday season, versus 2 or 3 weeks for the month of March.
They may have to suffer until E3, but if they can build up anticipation during E3, Gamescom, and TGS then this will be their chance to finally get the Vita the numbers the hardware deserves.
your constant expression of distaste for nintendo is a classic example of a closet fan in denial.
Just come out and admit it already. People know you really are in love with mario. The more you try to throw them off the scent the more they can see right through.
I like FPS as well (Far Cry 3, Metro 2033, BF3), but there's more to gaming than just 1 genre I'd think.
March is a good month for Japanese Vita games, which is why it made sense for a price cut and look what happened there, and with more Vita games coming throughout the month of Japan those numbers should stay pretty high for the next few weeks.
Here in the US it would have been a 2 week high, and quickly dropped back down.
September is a better time frame for a US price dorp, when Killzone and Tearaway release, PS4 right around the corner for PS4 & PSV integration, all the major game conferences will be over, and more software will be announced and releasing for the handheld.
Trying to predict which direction the gaming market will go is a lot like the ecomony, no one knows for sure, where it going.
As the Japenese saying goes, "Saving face" thats what they need to do with a price cut along with new software titles.
As for Mario 3D or new Zelda most likely not for a couple years, of course after the expected delays(right).
Once the Wii U get some good software moving (which starts later this month) sales will increase. The amount of sales we're seeing this week, compared to the amount of sales by the end of the month will be a pretty good difference. The Wii U is getting:
- Monster Hunter 3: Ultimate
- Need for Speed: Most Wanted U
- LEGO CITY: UNDERCOVER
~ That's enough to spawn some healthy sales.
I plan to buy one, just waiting for the OS fixes, maybe price cut and more software titles.
Nintendo can be compare to Disneyland. Both iconic symbols known worldwide for the family friendly atmosphere and interaction you can experience with them.