The circus is in full swing at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week, giving Sony the opportunity to stand on its solid gold soapbox and shout about the PlayStation Vita's sales numbers. Sony head of consumer products Kaz Hirai confirmed during yesterday's media briefing that the the newly released handheld, which launched in Japan on December 17, has sold more than 500,000 units as of January 5 (via Gamasutra).
That's SOLD and not SOLD THROUGH. In other words, actual consumer money has been exchanged for product more than 500,000 times. Some have been quick to point to the Vita's less-than-stellar post-launch sales reports as a sign of failure, but it appears to be picking up. The late-December Hong Kong and Taiwan releases certainly helped. There's also still the rest of the world to think about, since it won't be shipping outside of the initial launch territories until February.
The Vita comes to the U.S. on February 22, with the price set at $250 for the wi-fi model and $300 for the 3G one.
Source: Gamasutra
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Peragulator
320k for the first week followed by 70 then 40k 2nd and 3rd week. That's pretty bad.
MHazell
I can't wait for the PS Vita to get to the US. It is going to be EPIC. Kevin Butler and his commercials will be everywhere. I love PlayStation. Long Live Play.
Fusion13
I was sold when it was called NGP lol.
OzzyA
Vertmedic, the 3DS has sold over four million units in the US since January 2012. The 3DS has began to pick up steam and with alot of good games coming for it, it might still be a hit.
OzzyA
@ Vertmedic, actually, the 3DS has sold over four million units in the US since January 2012. The 3DS has began to pick up steam and with alot of good games coming for it, it might still be a hit.
StoryMode
I'm getting one. I don't care what anyone says. The games look incredible for a portable.
VertMedic
PSP GO failed, Essentially the Previous PSP started to fail as well, The Nintendo 3DS failed... I mean... look at their release prices... Consoles are between 100-200 basic... why would anyone spend 300 bucks on a godamn handheld...
nreineke
push back the release, give it the ability to make calls, and sell the thing as a super mega awesome powered smartphone.
alfapatito
i dont know if im getting 1 but i wish sony does good with its sales for their own good, they are doing bad lately on sales
WilyLoGo13
i pre orderd it an a 8GB memery card i cant waet for it Long Live Play
permanent_nirvana
I'm getting one. Although I will opt for the Wi-fi version. 3G is so 2010.
nighthawk282
Given the state of things, I wasn't really surprised that the numbers started off slow. I don't know how many people are really in a position where they can afford to fork over $300 for a handheld, no matter how sleek and shiny it looks. I don't think it's a reflection on the system as much as it is on Sony for maybe picking a bad time to release it.
ImpurestCrowd
If they drop the price to that of the 3DS $169 then I might pick one up. Good numbers though so far.
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