Sony might have wrapped up its support for the PS Vita sooner than fans had hoped, but it still sees the device as a major step forward in the world of portable gaming. On a webpage celebrating PlayStation’s 30th anniversary, Sony highlighted its mission to deliver “console-quality” gaming in a sleek, portable package.
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### Sony Hasn’t Shared Total PS Vita Sales
There’s been a lot of chatter about the PS Vita’s journey and where it stumbled, yet many would say it was simply ahead of its era. Sony maintains that it introduced “revolutionary new features” in the handheld market, alongside a strong and varied lineup of launch games.
“Bringing a true console experience directly to gamers’ pockets across the globe required innovation on a smaller scale,” Sony explained. “This included how players interacted with game worlds and the creation of an interconnected ecosystem with home PlayStation consoles.”
Interestingly, the webpage lacks any mention of the PS Vita’s total sales numbers—a figure Sony has never publicly revealed. In contrast, its predecessor, the PSP, boasted impressive sales of over 80 million units, a number Sony shared proudly on the same page.
Unofficial estimates suggest PS Vita sales hovered around the 15-16 million mark. Given these figures, it’s not surprising that Sony took a break from the handheld market.
However, there’s a silver lining—a variety of credible reports suggest Sony might be gearing up for a comeback in portable gaming, especially after tasting success with the PS Portal.
