321K Vita sold first 2 days in Japan

[Mario264]

It's out in Japan I believe, Monster Hunter Tri G which launched with the Circle Pad Pro. MH4 on the other hand probably wont come out till next year, yes.

 

[Qtis]

Wait, the 3DS has Monster Hunter?
I thought that doesn't come out until next year...

TriG? Japanese release..

Nice to see good sales, hopefully we'll start seeing both consoles getting great games. Hopefully Sony doesn't do with the PSVita what it did with the PSP.. Forget PSP marketing and concentrate on the PS3. Not good on the long run.

EDIT: Ninjah'd..

 

[manuel1984]

3DS sold 371K in first two days, so what?

 

[Valwin]

from all the hype i was seen i was expecting it to out sell the 3DS o well

Nintendo showing us again why the are the 1st in handhelds and this is been compare to the 3DS when it was 250 dollars imagine now that is cheaper i don't think the vita will ever catch up with the 3DS

3DS sold 371K in first two days, so what?

so it sold more that is what

 

[ThePowerOutage]

I don't think that comparing the launch of a handheld games console to the launch of a Smartphone is fair.

In the case of a handheld games console, they have a lifespan of around 5 years. In that time there will naturally be revisions, price cuts and an expanded library. People's general reaction: Let's wait a while until it's matured.
In the case of smartphones, they a life-span of 9-12 months until a "major" revision is released. Price cuts are unlikely until the next revision. People's general reaction: MUST BUY NOW!

 

[prowler]

I don't think that comparing the launch of a handheld games console to the launch of a Smartphone is fair.

In the case of a handheld games console, they have a lifespan of around 5 years. In that time there will naturally be revisions, price cuts and an expanded library. People's general reaction: Let's wait a while until it's matured.
In the case of smartphones, they a life-span of 9-12 months until a "major" revision is released. Price cuts are unlikely until the next revision. People's general reaction: MUST BUY NOW!

(I included it as a joke)

 

[Valwin]

I don't think that comparing the launch of a handheld games console to the launch of a Smartphone is fair.

i am with you there i say it was done i purpose to try to take focus away from the vita not out selling the 3DS and try to brig another issue the

iphone cant be compare to a gaming handheld so i wont compare it sales

 

[ThePowerOutage]

I don't think that comparing the launch of a handheld games console to the launch of a Smartphone is fair.

In the case of a handheld games console, they have a lifespan of around 5 years. In that time there will naturally be revisions, price cuts and an expanded library. People's general reaction: Let's wait a while until it's matured.
In the case of smartphones, they a life-span of 9-12 months until a "major" revision is released. Price cuts are unlikely until the next revision. People's general reaction: MUST BUY NOW!

(I included it as a joke)

Even so, I've seen the same thing on a tonne of other sites and it irritates me. Just venting my irritation

 

[emigre]

I don't think that comparing the launch of a handheld games console to the launch of a Smartphone is fair.

In the case of a handheld games console, they have a lifespan of around 5 years. In that time there will naturally be revisions, price cuts and an expanded library. People's general reaction: Let's wait a while until it's matured.
In the case of smartphones, they a life-span of 9-12 months until a "major" revision is released. Price cuts are unlikely until the next revision. People's general reaction: MUST BUY NOW!

(I included it as a joke)

You expect people here to have vague sense of humour?

 

[insidexdeath]

The iDevices are becoming part of the gaming industry, so I think it's fair to compare .

 

[Erdnaxela]

The iDevices are becoming part of the gaming industry, so I think it's fair to compare .

Yeah you're right, you can compare Iphone to 3DS/PSvita like people are comparing Wii/PS3/Xbox360 to facebook/farmville.

 

[FireGrey]

The iDevices are becoming part of the gaming industry, so I think it's fair to compare .

Yes but it isn't really a gaming device, it is a phone that can play games, which is a big difference.

 

[prowler]

The iDevices are becoming part of the gaming industry, so I think it's fair to compare .

Yes but it isn't really a gaming device, it is a phone that can play games, which is a big difference.

But people prefer the iPhone to 3DS and Vita.

You can try and come up with different reasons why smartphones can't be classed in the gaming market but it's pretty clear more people are buying a smartphone for games rather than a handheld console.

 

[1Player]

I don't know why this surprises people.

The 3DS will always sell better than the PS Vita because the casual crowd outnumber the core gamers
That's why games like angry birds sold so well

With the 3DS you have kids, girls, moms, and grandmas buying it, while the PS Vita is only bought by core gamers

 

[rockstar99]

The iDevices are becoming part of the gaming industry, so I think it's fair to compare .

Yes but it isn't really a gaming device, it is a phone that can play games, which is a big difference.

Yeah but most people these days prefer an iDevice

 

[Valwin]

The iDevices are becoming part of the gaming industry, so I think it's fair to compare .

sorry but no is not fair

the devices sell but is not because of the games

 

[emigre]

The iDevices are becoming part of the gaming industry, so I think it's fair to compare .

Yes but it isn't really a gaming device, it is a phone that can play games, which is a big difference.

But people prefer the iPhone to 3DS and Vita.

You can try and come up with different reasons why smartphones can't be classed in the gaming market but it's pretty clear more people are buying a smartphone for games rather than a handheld console.

Exactly, it's the so-called casual gamer. They want something to kill a few minutes with and gaming isn't their central focus. People here really need to understand the gaming market is dominated by the casual market, hardcore gamers really are in the minority.

IOS and Android are going to dominate the handheld market, it's only a matter of time.

 

[gokujr1000]

It's not that bad actually considering it is much higher than the PSP's 2 day Numbers. If Sony can keep this up then maybe the good old Nintendo vs Sony Handheld war will become more interesting.

 

[insidexdeath]

The iDevices are becoming part of the gaming industry, so I think it's fair to compare .

sorry but no is not fair

the devices sell but is not because of the games

Actually they sell because of the games. I am one those who bought an iPod Touch 4G so I can do some other stuff other than listening to music. The iDevices get exclusive games example: Dead Space, Grand Theft Auto, Sonic etc... Aren't those games also on consoles/handhelds?

Yes but it isn't really a gaming device, it is a phone that can play games, which is a big difference.

And isn't that part of the gaming industry? It is a phone that also gets exclusive games just like any console and handheld.

 

[KingVamp]

stereotypical brainwash and/or trolling comment

Just ... just stop... *facepalm*

I didn't think ISO/Android is going to dominate the handheld market anytime soon specially when they
are getting more phone features anyway.

Actually they sell because of the games. I am one those who bought an iPod Touch 4G so I can do some other stuff other than listening to music. The iDevices get exclusive games example: Dead Space, Grand Theft Auto, Sonic etc... Aren't those games also on consoles/handhelds?

Those games or either ported or "cut section of" console/handheld games which I rather just get on a real gaming device that
gives the full experience.