This is getting a bit tedious now, isn't it? Sony's been blowing hot and cold with the PlayStation Vita for what feels like an eternity, and fresh from comments by Japanese executive Masayasu Ito suggesting that the system won't be receiving any further first-party content, SCEE boss Jim Ryan has now said that that's not entirely the case.
"To clarify what was said about the Vita, which was either misinterpreted or misreported: I think what was said was that we're no longer in the business of AAA development of games for the Vita," he said. "But there is still first-party Vita content being worked upon." Presumably he's referring to cross-buy stuff and smaller digital titles – which is still better than nothing.
To be honest, we wouldn't be surprised if Sony's third-party productions division was behind XCOM: Enemy Unknown Plus and Civilisation Revolution 2 – both of which are on the way to the portable, as their Trophies have been spotted on the Japanese giant's servers. Maybe we'll finally get an update on those at PlayStation Experience in December.
[source vg247.com]
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Vita 2 or bust.
I mean Playstation TV 2 or bust.
So can somebody explain to me why they didn't add TV out to the Vita when they came out with version 2, rather than make the PS Vita TV that really doesn't do anything all that well except act as a PS4 Room Extender? (I still think it should be free in the PS4 box as a PS4 RE dongle.) There has to be a reason not to make Vita w/ TV out. Screen resolution, sound out, something. Seems like if PS TV could manage res and sound on a tv Vita over HDMI out should have been able too. I'm sure there must be reasons, I've just never been able to think of any. I think Nintendo is going to come close w/ NX, but at there "Delay everything" pace that won't be until 2022.
So, what am I missing? Apple and Google and even Amazon kind of do it w/ their devices, Sony is the historic king of home electronics, I would have thought they would have figured it out by now.
Seems like Sony screws up anything that isn't just the base gaming console (PS Now, Vue, Move, Wonderbook, Home, Vita,........VR?).
Pointless apps and Android games don't count.
@sub12 mobile games too lol
@rjejr I'm pretty sure the original Vita had the ability to output to TV via the expansion port, but the cable/firmware was never produced. There might have been technical reasons that it never went into production, but it was likely an economical reason to push a new device.
In some ways, it makes sense to sell a new standalone TV device since you can charge A LOT less. It's just a shame they didn't ALSO allow the original Vita to output video to a TV.
Either way, I'm still happy with my Vita and my PlayStation TV. I'd like to see more first party support, but third party support has still been strong for games I like.
While I agree with the general consensus that more could have been done with the Vita, the reality is that dedicated handhelds are dying. Here's a real sobering thought: the PS4 isn't a million miles off the 3DS in terms of units shipped. I find that mind boggling!
Can not wait for more smartphone games and PSOne classics and cross platform games.I was hoping for tearaway 2 for vita and PS4 and some other games like that.Maybe more psp classics too.
@rjejr the PSTV actually is pretty awesome to play vita games on a TV, for those who dont own a vita to be precise, and also in combination with ps4 and vita in one household the pstv is pretty damn amazing to play most vita games on the big screen from time to time
@consolfreak1982 yep. I bought one just to play vita games I own as I found them more fun with a standard controller. If you don't expect too much it's still a pretty nice bit of kit.
@get2sammyb They're not, stop being so pessimistic.
Ediit: the PS4 is 20 plus million off that is huge.
I was thinking of selling my Vita as my game time goes to PS4 and there's no new AAA coming for it.
Might hold off until after XCom but the situation is disappointing when you remember back to how they pitched the device as a portable home console.
@Jazzer94 Is it, though? Considering PS4 retails for $400 and has been on the market a little under three years less?
@sub12 How did they screw up PS Now? I use it regularly and actually like the service.
There's just no point in trying to pack console style experiences into handhelds. Even the difference in quality between Vita and PS3 is noticeable, now I've got a PS4 in my living room I really don't to play feel the urge to play the likes of a gimped Killzone* on a handheld.
I'm certain they can, if they wanted, develop some great games on lower budgets that aren't simple throw away rubbish.
*Yeah, yeah I know that Killzone on the Vita was actually pretty good, but it would have been better on home console
Eh, I don't really care what Sony says. Until they actually take action and show us the games, I'm not interested in what they have to say.
Not sure I get all the hoo-ha surrounding first party titles for the Vita as none of them sold particularly well post-launch. Would it really make it hugely more attractive to the masses if Sony spent lots of money making lots of AAA games? The Japanese third party support is reasonably solid and it has excellent indie support. If you enjoy RPGs (which I do) then it's an excellent device and the digital PSP and PS1 games are just sumptious icing on an already tasty cake. Truth is the handheld market has shrunk enormously and I would rather Sony focused on making the PS4 as great as possible instead of splitting their efforts and facing the same problems Nintendo has supporting multiple platforms at once.
Sony repeatedly shoot themselves in the foot... memory card, too few buttons for remote play ... Release a revised edition ... same problems!! They do realise if they had released it with 32GB Micro SD cards (instead of the extortionate propriety crap) bundled in it would've flown off the shelves!!! Greed doesn't pay!!! The people suffering for Sonys greedy policies are the people that own the console!! I really love the Vita. Only acquired it recently! Got a 64GB card cheap on Ebay and have 70 games (and counting) on it!!! Would never want/need a more powerful handheld!! ... So much potential .... Shame...
... Oh .. and all this "People don't want console experiences on handhelds"!!! That's exactly what I want on Vita and 3DS!!! Since the Gameboy, my faves have been the Zelda and Metroid handheld games!! Love Resi Rev on 3DS!! Love Mario 3D Land ( which easily rivals its console big brother)!!
I'm gonna buy some vita releases post Xmas, cant imagine them holding price for much longer.
The question for mobile games is how much longer mobile devices will be in their present form or go to an AR-type format. That would change the games landscape remarkably.
Also: Sony, please make MLB The Show 16 for the Vita.
I'll believe it when I see them.
I like my Vita as much as the next guy but people need to just let it go
How about some updates to ratchet and clank so we get good control options and maybe an update for the GOW collection so the graphics look better?
Civ and Xcom are perfect games for vita. Wish there was a new final fantasy tactics and dreaming persona 5!!!
Might as well be nothing. Why don't they take some of that PS4 swinging clout and nestle up some Japanese localizations like say, oh Idk, that Star Ocean exclusive or God Eater, goodness there's dozens of top-rated Vita exclusives to choose from in Japan. Yet I see only the tip of the iceberg in the preorder section, mostly thanks to Atlas and XSeed.
@NathanUC
Thank goodness they didn't release that proprietary cord for HDMI out. Judging by the memory cards we probably would have been in for another $200
@get2sammyb
The PS4 is also hardly your average console too though. It's setting pace with the PS2 which was highest selling console of all time.
So for one of the most successful consoles of all time, and a winded handheld generation, it's still considerably behind.
3DS will probably top off at 60 mil after 5 years, while PS4 may be at 70 mil after 5 years. It's good, but I think as long as there are core $60 gamers, there will be a portion of them that want a thorough, paid experience on the go.
EDIT: And with Sony bowing out of the handheld market, many Sony gamers may turn to Nintendo for their portable gaming needs
XCOM and Civ Rev 2 will make me bust out my Vita charger, they're great games!
PS Vita FOREVERRR! I'll NEVER let it die! Personally, I'll always love having a Playstation in my pocket. I take my Vita and 3DS with me everywhere. There are plenty of console experiences on them. There was a time when all I had were these devices because my life was pretty busy. I think we're desensitized and spoiled by our beautiful home consoles (I DO love my PS4). But portable gaming has truly gotten me through some long waits, especially when traveling. Something no crappy mobile device can do. Touch screens alone don't cut it; I need real buttons. I'll always want a handheld game device from a company with good history. Relevant to this piece of news though, I'm not sure why Sony feels the need to straighten out the details of this tragically abandoned handheld at this point.
I, too, don't put much salt in what company employees say. Actions say everything and I'll always be paying attention to what games come out.
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