Filed under: News | Gaming

 

2 Out Of 3 PS3 Owners Plan To Get Vita

Impending next-gen handheld strikes a chord with Sony faithful

Nov 1 2011, 3:06pm CDT | by

2 Out Of 3 PS3 Owners Plan To Get Vita
 
 
 

You can usually count on Sony fans for one thing - loyalty. Those Sony faithful who have purchased a PS3 over the last five years are ready to dole out some money for a new platform.

Specifically, Sony says according to its own survey data, 63% of those with a PS3 right now said they will buy a Playstation Vita within 18 months of its February 2012 release date.

In addition, 60% of PSP owners want to upgrade to the new handheld. It's been more than five years since Sony released a brand new piece of gaming hardware, so gamers are anxious to get their hands on the latest and greatest gadget.

The Vita had been planned for a holiday launch but thanks to Japan experiencing its most powerful earthquake in recorded history earlier this year, Sony manufacturing facilities were crippled and led to sweeping delays in production of the device.

We spent some quality hands-on time with the Vita at E3 earlier this year and found the collection of early titles a mixed bag, with Sony first-party studios already unleashing the power of the unique dual-stick and front-and-back touch panel controls. Some of the third-party titles, though, seemed clunky, though all of the titles we tested were in early development stages.

The Vita will make waves as the first dedicated game system to have built-in 3G support, and could be a bridge for Sony as it shifts focus to the mobile market. The company has been launching several games on the Android Market and recently bought out Ericsson to have complete control over the company currently known as Sony Ericsson.

Via ShackNews

Sponsored Update

Updates

Luxury laptop set to take on MacBook

Source: Australian IT

The Toshiba Kira offers much in the way tablet and ultrabook crossover but also a hefty price tag. LIKE several Japanese technology firms, Toshiba has its back to the wall. The vagaries of the yen, decline in demand for TVs and computers and Japan's ...
Full article at: Australian IT  More like this  15 minutes ago

New Batman Arkham Origins screenshots - first look at the Joker, Anarky spotted

Source: The Official XBox Magazine

Sign up to access exclusive gaming content, win prizes and post on our forums. @monstir_ Happy to help. One day, 7 hours to go... History was made about five minutes ago when Aoife failed to identify all the characters in the lates ...
Full article at: The Official XBox Magazine  More like this  19 minutes ago

The best broadband speed tests

Source: PC Pro

Want to test your broadband speed? We reveal which speed test sites and services you can trust to deliver accurate results There are dozens of websites that claim to reveal the true speed of your broadband connection ...
Full article at: PC Pro  More like this  19 minutes ago

Watch all 2013 Superbowl ads

where to buy

Don't miss ...

 

<a href="/latest_stories/all/all/6" rel="author">Mark Raby</a>
Based in New York City, Mark follows the consumer electronics industry like a hawk. A published book author, he has a particular affinity for 3D technology and video games, and as such will surely be in the market for a new pair of glasses soon. Mark can be contacted directly at mark@i4u.com.

 

 

blog comments powered by Disqus

Latest stories

60&quot; Samsung PN60F5300 1080p Plasma HDTV priced low
60" Samsung PN60F5300 1080p Plasma HDTV priced low
Don't pay twice for Internet streaming ability
 
 
Barnes &amp; Noble Simple Touch e-readers to get web browsing and email features next month
Barnes & Noble Simple Touch e-readers to get web browsing and email features next month
Following Barnes & Noble's admirable decision to bring Google Play access to its Nook e-readers, we are hearing reports that the company will soon add a web browser and email feature to its Simple Touch e-readers,...
 
 
Yahoo board reportedly approves Tumblr acquisition
Yahoo board reportedly approves Tumblr acquisition
In a bid to look "cool" and to solve the problem of having an aging demographic, Yahoo sets its sights on Tumblr. With an approval from the Yahoo board, everything seems to be ready.
 
 
DirecTV Consider to Acquire Hulu
DirecTV Consider to Acquire Hulu
DirecTV, the second largest satellite provider in the United States is vacillating over a decision. Should it or should it not buy Hulu? And furthermore ought it to wholly or partially acquire the online site that lends access to television programs?
 
 
 

More From the Web

Viral Stories

 
 

Viral Videos and Photos