Despite the fact almost every games writer Iāve ever spoken with loves the thing, the general public has, so far, not exactly warmed to Sonyās latest handheld video games console.
In Japan, sales have been dire. After a strong launch weekend, the Vita now isnāt just being outsold by the 3DS, itās being outsold by the handheld itās meant to replace, the PSP. Thatāsā¦not great.
https://lastchance.cc/ps-vita-now-selling-less-than-psp-in-japan-says-report-5878088%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Still, it sounds familiar, no? Nintendoās 3DS suffered a woeful launch last year, when it was over-priced and lacking in quality software. The company was forced to act and act drastically, slashing the handheldās price in a move that was initially condemned (by the press, of course, not consumers) as Nintendo panicking
https://lastchance.cc/nintendo-3ds-gets-sudden-massive-price-drop-5825495%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
If sweetening the deal just after launch is panicking, whatās it called when a company feels compelled to do it before a handheld is even released? A pretty good deal for customers interested in picking one up, for one, but in terms of the big picture it shows Sony might be more than a little concerned the Vitaās stalling sales in Japan will carry over to the West next month, especially for the 3G version of the handheld.
Special Launch Day PS Vita 3G/Wi-Fi Bundle Announced [PlayStation]
