On console I'd agree, but even then that's preference and completely depends on the gamer (although PS exclusives are my preference on console).
On handheld absolutely not.
It would be a complete waste of time, money, and resources trying to make a dedicated handheld like the PSP or Vita again. Sony doesn't have generations of exclusive handheld IP's like Nintendo does, or for that matter IP's that translate well to handheld (like almost all of Nintendo's IP do), especially when performance will always be significantly better on their console.
If Sony wants to make a "portable" it simply needs to be a PlayStation Gaming Tablet, with hardware dedicated to gaming, a Linux OS so it has access to mobile apps and software (emulators are always a big push on handhelds) without Android's horrible API or easy hacking, and subsidize it through the major cell phone carriers.
Erik I'm the same as you. I jumped on the psv but after the 1st 12 months I sold the console.
The console is self was amazing well built, amazing graphics ect but lack of games is what killed it for me. This is why I think the switch will be a hit for Nintendo as it can be used in both home console and handheld mode. Very powerful bit of kit for a handheld to. It will be interesting to see what Nintendo do when they retire the 3/2ds as for me they don't need to bring another one out just support the switch and maybe bring a handheld only switch out to help bring the price down.
Switch is not successful because of its functionality. Switch is successful because it launched with Breath of the Wild. I say it all the time, always launch a console with something worth playing.
Probably best. They have so much to offer already and if they could give us every game in 720, I would be ecstatic. Maybe offer the Google play store in addition to PSN and what else would we need in the go.
This would require either an optical drive, which would be impractical with blu-ray discs because it'd be portable, or have to be all digital, pretty much rendering it useless for anyone who doesn't care about digital. If they had something that let you verify your game discs to download it to the system then that could work, but we'd be talking about a lot of storage space for a portable, probably rendering the system unreasonably expensive.
It depends on if Sony decides to use proprietary cards again. I think they knew the criticism behind it, and how it affected the sales of the system. Given the reason for them was to help prevent piracy, it seems counter productive to turn away sales from both pirates and users who don't want to go through the hassle or pay the price of entry to achieve such an end.
Built in memory is possible of course, but a digital console like I talk about would require a lot of space if it was actually a fully portable PS4. A PS4 level system that had it's own software of sorts is also a possibility, but seems counter to the point the article is trying to make.
No,I think Sony should stay with consoles and keep the momentum going. Having a handheld would be cool but it's really hard to sell those nowdays with so many phones and other devices out.
That said, I agree. Sony is doing exceptionally well with home consoles- that's its forte, and what it should stick to. Just like handhelds are Nintendo's forte, and what they should stick to :)
The vast majority of those 3ds sales are to kids. 3ds and pokemon are such huge sellers. Both of my kids have a 3ds, but they are more interested in my vita as they are getting older.
I'd suggest Sony to focus on delivering consoles but if they wish to release another handheld, let them be. I returned to my old PS Vita recently and it's still good as it was.
That's a bad idea, Nintendo, can play around with that "bound to break" hybrid nightmare, They have a loyal base of glassy-eyed drooling fans to throw money at them no matter what harebrained failure they release. Give me a nice, solid powerful home console with a wide range of different kinds of games I'll be happy. I don't need every character to be Mario or Link in my games.
@madpuppy your comment is one of ignorance, I hadn't bought a Nintendo console in 2 generation, but the switch is fantastic and very well built. It is a great compliment to my other 2 consoles. You sound like a hater
@Krysis, "I hadn't bought a Nintendo console in 2 generation" Of course you didn't, because the Wii and WiiU both sucked, One was a casual gamer machine buried under a mountain of shovelware and the Other was barely even supported by Nintendo themselves. The Switch is just another one of those Nintendo "throw a bunch of random ideas at the market and see what sticks" consoles, knowing full well that the worshipers of the mighty "N" will swallow anything that Nintendo sells, thus keeping the company afloat long enough to release another bunch of random ideas to market. Sure the Switch may have better support and popularity that the WiiU and that's because Nintendo pulled the portable game machine consumer into the market for it's latest console.
Similar to switch? No, but i do think they should give it at least one more go but with the same sensibilities as they approached the ps4 with. Easy to develop for, easy on the wallet, and allow standard memory formats like sd or micro sd. Honestly they could just revamp the vita and allow these things, like a vita plus or something like the 3ds is to the ds
I mean more in the sense that they are essentially the same thing, same form, layout, format, and core features just upgraded hardware (allowing 3ds games) and tons of quality of life updates whereas the vita is fundamentally different in so many ways to the psp. Keeping most things the same would greatly reduce cost on both ends and allow bc with vita easily
Ah, I see. Possibly, but Sony has never had much success with handhelds, and I don't know how they would do in a greatly diminished market for handheld systems...
All portables should be hybrids out of the box from here on out since companies can now manufacture powerful handhelds at an affordable price ($300 or less) and the given power is enough to translate well on the big screen.
Also that docked you linked only lets you watch media on the TV, not play games. But I get it. Nintendo were not the first ones to come up with the dock idea.
But just so you know sometimes it's not always about the one who does first, but the one who does it best.
Has nothing to do with was doing it first or who's doing it best especially if you consider the concept is moot.
anything coming out in the future is clearly going to be able to Output to higher resolutions which is completely irrelevant.
Did you think that if Sony made another PSP with the Cradle accessory today that it would work 100% exactly the same way with the exact resolution as 10 years ago? Lol
Better? In what regard? The moot point of the clear progression of Technology?
Ok bud.
I agree that all Portables should have the ability to out to a television
Since Sony stop supporting the Vita with first party titles 3 years into it's lifecycle it's best Sony leave the handhelds alone & stick with making consoles & first party titles for them.My Vita collects dust & I be damn to fork over money for another Sony handheld & they turn around & do the same thing.
No, just if they release another one, they need to support it, and get more developers on board so the people who want to ignore software that is releasing can't say that the system has no software.
They also need to stop worrying about piracy so much that they actually make the system more annoying to use for the end user, and more expensive for everyone, thus turning away customers.
I agree with you. So many little things on the vita put in place that kept people from investing in it. The way nintendo payed for exclusives and 3ds versions is what sony should have done...
this is actually true a bit over exaggerated true nintendo dont really push anything but gimmicks sony and Microsoft pushes the industry forward can you image if every one followed nintendo oh god
That would make no sense. Have a 3rd console just like the other 2. They would not work. It would not sell and no one would support it. It doesn't do anything to stand out to make people want to buy it over a Sony or MS system if it's the same as the other 2. That's why Switch works,it's different enough and just powerful enough to get support.
@segata: I think you're failing to see what Nintendo would be able to accomplish with a system that's as powerful as/more powerful than the PS3/Xbox One.
Nintendo could still do what they do best on a more powerful system, and achieve some mind-blowing visuals.
They "would not work" because you are thinking of slow short bus Nintendo.
Hypothetically speaking, they make a powerful console, has online that MAKES SENSE, easy to work with, they have exclusives, they can give MS a run for their money.
MS has titles going to PC, they've made it clear they are putting more games on PC even the likes of Halo 6.
You don't see because you don't want to.
Stop thinking of this DUMB company as you currently see them, start thinking of the WHAT IF if someone else was running that company.
Nintendo Console that is matched with PS5, XBTWO, can over take MS sales.
They would have more exclusives by default, while playing all 3rd party, having all the online function that MAKES SENSE.
Dear god, if MS can be at rumored 30 million with basically no exclusives, pretty sure Nintendo WITH exclusives can chip away at MS.
They are losing and its not an option to many because of them being dumb currently. So I get why you feel that way in terms of "would not work".
They lost a lot of market share and MOST consumers don't even see Nintendo with the same concepts as the hardcore 3rd party AAA titles.
....but they can over time. Not saying they would beat MS in 1 gen, but MS sold 80 mill against Sony and Nintendo in 1 gen after 25 million XB sold.
Anyone can slowly come back if they really put in the work. What is MS doing "to stand out to make people want to buy it"?
They are putting games on PC for god sakes. They got the appeal because they work with 3rd party, NOT AGAINST. COD, Battlefield, AC, Mass Effect are staple titles to know of when you think of XB, Nintendo needs to make sure that is what they are seen as in 15 years. That is what they would need to do to beat MS.
"That's why Switch works,it's different enough and just powerful enough to get support"
LMFAO!
No.
Yet Battlefront 2, Destiny 2, Shadow Of War, Prey, Red Dead 2, Need For Speed etc
Please bud, this thing is not powerful enough for jack and its losing to the same crap that made them irrelevant last gen and the gen before that.
If you want to be the best streaming network you need the best shows right?
So did you seriously think that was different for gaming? You don't have GTA, Mass Effect, Battlefront, Battlefield, AC, Red Dead, Dying Light, The Division etc
Not if they're not going to support it, and scare off customers with high dollar accessories. The Vita is a fantastic portable, which is the only one pushing a style similar to up to date consoles, and have standard handheld style games.
No. As much as I love the Vita...no. Sony doesn't put 100% into handhelds like Nintendo does. Nintendo just knows how to make appealing handhelds better than anyone and they put 100% effort into it from support to marketing. Sony gave Vita little chance. It's a shame because Vita is love,vita is life.
@seg-I'm sorry but I'm confused and I'm sure many people are confused in what context they're talking about 100%.
What we mean in terms of 100% is simply that all of their energies now devoted to Portables ..
3 DS and the switch or both Portables which means that this is the first time in the company's history were all of their money has been 100% fully funded on portable devices.
I mean to say Nintendo has always put 100% into handhelds is the basically say the Wii U never existed, was that not a console that could only play on the television that was supported by Nintendo? So how could Nintendo 100% fully support something like the 3Ds if they're also spending money on the Wii U? That isn't 100% bud, not sure who's your math teacher 😂😂😂
After the Vita no, the reason the Switch is successful because it's not a console or a handheld but a hybrid machine just like the Nvidia Shield, it wouldn't make sense for Sony to make a hybrid machine when their consoles are all ready financially successful.
Maybe next generation
No,I think Sony should stay with consoles and keep the momentum going. Having a handheld would be cool but it's really hard to sell those nowdays with so many phones and other devices out.
I'd suggest Sony to focus on delivering consoles but if they wish to release another handheld, let them be. I returned to my old PS Vita recently and it's still good as it was.
Similar to switch? No, but i do think they should give it at least one more go but with the same sensibilities as they approached the ps4 with. Easy to develop for, easy on the wallet, and allow standard memory formats like sd or micro sd. Honestly they could just revamp the vita and allow these things, like a vita plus or something like the 3ds is to the ds
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