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First they had the PSP, then they had the Vita (which I understand didn't do so well).
Do you think they will ever release a new one or is the Vita the last one we'll see?
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Considering they had two failed portable devices (PSP Go and Playstation Phone) and a third that underperformed all back to back, in a decreasing market everywhere outside of Japan, it's a safe bet they will drop out of the handheld market -- and it would be the smarter move despite how much I'd like for them to continue.
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They abandoned the PS Vita 2 years in and left it to third parties.
I'd say pretty low
Surely you jestin'
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Very low
I mean there's a decent chance they'll release some kind of handheld in several decades, maybe a "PSP Classic," in like 2040 or something
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Would like another one, but they probably won't give it to us.
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dedicated handhelds are dead. vita was the last one released. there will be no more, ever, because mobile phones have killed them and honestly i don't even care, handhelds are so inferior to consoles it's not even funny
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They will probably release a Phone with PSNow, also their phones are so fragile ugh
Been here for so long
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glitch_ posted...
Would like another one, but they probably won't give it to us. This.
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RawketLawnchair posted...
0% Amen bruddah |
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RawketLawnchair posted...
0% there's no point in owning a console now with how much PC gaming has developed handhelds at least held a niche. modern consoles are inferior to PCs with a couple exclusives gated behind them
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The chances are slim.
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Shuriko posted...
RawketLawnchair posted...0% This is also true.
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Not until their handheld can play the same games as the console so there's no real risk and no need to split up development studios. I doubt this is feasible for the PS4. Probably won't be feasible for a while.
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There was rumors of a portable version of the PS4. Don't know how feasible that would be.
However depending on how well the Switch, we might see a PS5 with a *portable mode*
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They won't, or it's unlikely at least
Nintendo has the entire market to themselves now with the Switch being the ultimate handheld and no company has been able to outperform Nintendo at handheld consoles Even companies that put out arguably better products (ie. Bandai's Wonder Swan vs Nintendo's Gameboy, PSP vs DS, PS Vita vs 3DS, etc.) have lost to Nintendo
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Shuriko posted...
there's no point in owning a console now with how much PC gaming has developed pc gaming sucks also it's dying too, no one buys tower computers anymore. laptops, tablets, and phones are all anyone needs. and those all blow for gaming consoles for life
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Unlikely, they might try to do a Switch-like device but otherwise I doubt they would. They abandoned the Vita way to fast in the retail space after a very successful run with the PSP. Sony would really have to show up in a big way to win back faith from the consumer in that space and I don't think they have the desire to try again.
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RawketLawnchair posted...
Shuriko posted...there's no point in owning a console now with how much PC gaming has developed ...and yet Steam numbers keep going up year after year. You need to rethink your logic. A few good exclusives do not outweigh the customization, variety of titles available, superior online infrastructure, superior hardware, the fact multi-platform games make up the bulk of good AAA releases now-a-days and the fact that said mult-plats play vastly better on a PC, etc. Seriously, what advantages do consoles really have in today's gaming environment exactly? According to the trolls, PC gaming has been "dying" for over 30 years. Yet Steam hit another milestone this year: 17 million concurrent users as of January. A number - need I remind you - which has increased every. Single. Year. Not once has that number gone down. Dying indeed. Hilarious. That comment has no feet to stand on whatsoever. You guys really need another trolling tactic. You know. An actual, factual one. Go on and find one. I'll wait... I mean, I know you're just trolling an all, but to say PC gaming is dying at a time where it is more popular then it ever has been in the history of PC gaming is... Well... Assinine, to say the least.
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TheMadToker posted...
RawketLawnchair posted...Shuriko posted...there's no point in owning a console now with how much PC gaming has developed A "few" exclusives is selling it short. PC is losing out on Nintendo's first party, Sonys first party, and some 3rd party games. And 17 million isnt exactly mind blowing numbers when compared to 100+ million console owners. I remember hearing years ago that the PC gamer player base was around 20 million. So it's pretty much the same as it has always been. PC gaming aint going to become huge unless it becomes cheaper to build, and easier to understand/maintain. I was looking to build a PC just a few days ago, but the end of the day I asked myself "is it worth it?". The awnser was no because it's pretty pointless for the price.
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wow steam barely beats out the wii u, and it's pretty much the only place to buy and play pc games
such an accomplishment, pc gaming truly is flourishing! enjoy your digital only steam rentals!
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If Switch turns into a major success Sony might try to copy them a la the Wii. I'd like that to be honest. Portability is great.
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Guys it's 17 million people using Steam at the same time. Not just people who use Steam in general or have a gaming PC.
There are 125 million active Steam users as per stats from 2015.
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Darmik
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Darmik posted...
Guys it's 17 million people using Steam at the same time. i know what concurrent means it's still barely above wii u sales at its absolute peak, which only happened once, when pcmen say everyone in the world owns a pc so like 0.001% of pc owners play games, i'm not impressed
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also they probably consider me an "active steam user" even though the only time i've logged in since like 2011 was to change my password when someone from thailand or some shit got my login credentials and was trying to steal my account
thanks for the excellent account security, steam
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RawketLawnchair posted...
Darmik posted...Guys it's 17 million people using Steam at the same time. Saying it's barely above Wii U makes no sense. You're comparing total hardware sales to active users on an online service at the same time.
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RawketLawnchair posted...
Darmik posted...Guys it's 17 million people using Steam at the same time. Darmik posted... There are 125 million active Steam users as per stats from 2015.
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On a scale of 1-10,i would say -9
I have struggled a long time with surviving but no matter what we have to find something to fight for.
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Darmik posted...
Guys it's 17 million people using Steam at the same time. Not just people who use Steam in general or have a gaming PC. This.
Any information provided on GFaqs can and will be used against you as bullying material.
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NintendoGamer83 posted...
Darmik posted...Guys it's 17 million people using Steam at the same time. Not just people who use Steam in general or have a gaming PC. and these numbers simply keep Rising every single yet so to say PC gaming is dying is incredibly stupid when it's growing at an exponential rate.
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Why did this turn into another PC vs. console debate?
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Scoutisabelle posted...
Why did this turn into another PC vs. console debate? an insecure pc fanboy brought it up, as always see post #10
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On the topic of Sony handhelds, I think it would be very smart of them to release a budget ($80) handheld that only does PS Now and Remote Play. It could also run Android or some form of it so as to support those kinds of games
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Look at the future of the market - the 3DS may or may not actually have a successor depending on who you ask, and Sony has spent a lot of time trying to develop a sort of Netflix-like user experience be it through Playstation Now, Playstation Plus or their cable-television replacement. In terms of an ecosphere for their consumer facing products, a handheld of some form is something they would be foolish to not continue to pursue to flesh out those offerings. The question is how they will do it so that they can finally clear that hurdle they keep tripping over - the price.
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Shuriko posted...
there's no point in owning a console now with how much PC gaming has developed Handhelds still hold a niche, but it takes some understanding of use behaviors to capitalize on that; though, I agree that the blurred line between a PC gaming experience and a PS4/XB1 is making it harder to rationalize the ownership of a console - particularly with the amount of televisions being made that already have access to things like Hulu, Amazon and Netflix. Which is why the Switch could be a brilliant product if Nintendo can manage to get more than its own games to be successful on the hardware - but also feeds my point on why Sony needs to maintain a handheld. If, in the next five years, ownership of a console becomes pointless, then Sony has spent an awful lot of money creating an infrastructure that has no meaning if they don't have a device to deliver it. To that end, if they can create a device that is able to deliver their content and interface for $200 that is "more" portable than a laptop, they would be wise to do so.
"Press A to curl up and lick your own testicles - you know, like Nintendo's entire corporate strategy..." - Yahtzee
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after the Vita, it would take a visionary at Sony to take another crack at the already declining handheld market in the face of mobile encroachments.
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