This week’s Japanese hardware sales charts show that the brand new PS Vita has sold 42,648 units in the last week. That’s actually less than the PSP did (at 62,746) and considerably less than the 3DS (which moved nearly 200,000 machines).
Here’s the full rundown:
- 3DS 197,952
- PS3 67,199
- PSP 62,746
- Vita 42,648
- Wii 33,208
- DSi LL 3,356
- Xbox 360 2,453
- DSi 2,418
- PS2 1,659
- DS Lite 28
In terms of software, Mario Kart 7 is way out in the lead with over 100,000 copies sold, followed by Monster Hunter – both on the 3DS. The only Vita games in the chart are Minna No Golf 6 and Uncharted: Golden Abyss, right at the bottom.
Whilst the industry decides this is all doom and gloom, have a read of our rather more balanced view on the figures above.
Awayze
I really don’t think their are any games on the PSV that Japanese really love, as I recall Monster Hunter.
Uncharted is more for the Western World. I’m waiting to see how well it will do in the US and Europe.
Origami Killer
Ouch, still low sales. Drop in price soon?
MICKY17
Still hopeful of Vita’s overall success despite sub par sales. Either way can’t wait till Feb 22nd :)
Kennykazey
Well the PSP is probably dirt cheap over there now. It’s like me and how I want to buy a Wii when the Wii U comes out as that will give it a nice price drop allowing me to catch up on games I’ve missed out on rather cheaply.
colmshan1990
That’s what I did with my DSi- Pokemon Black + Limited Edition console for €120 in Game.
skibadee
got the money ready for day one can not wait.
BitHed45
Been reading SixthAxis for a little while now, ever since i picked up the Vita .. seems this is the best source of information and the comments are reasonably sensible .. There are so many comments i would like to make regarding everyones views and comments but i dont want to be an asshole right off the bat :) But there are so many core ‘cultural’ differences involved in this issue, sales, popularity etc, that its not something that can be solved in a few simple lines .. and i would never attempt to tell everyone that THIS or THAT is the truth .. Just be aware that Christmas doesnt really exist in Japan, not as the gift giving custom that it is in the West .. And i can really say about the release dates for USA / UK / EU is that Sony never intended for the PSV to be a Xmas thing .. That said, you already have a much better game lineup than we do .. Find me on PSV RidgeRacer as BitHed45 :)