Sony may have wrapped up its support for the PS Vita sooner than many gamers would have liked, but the company still regards the device as an “evolutionary leap forward in portable gaming.” Reflecting on PlayStation’s 30-year journey on their dedicated webpage, Sony emphasized their ambition to provide “console-quality” gaming experiences in a compact handheld form.
While Sony has never officially revealed how many PS Vitas were sold during its run, the legacy of this handheld remains a hot topic. Many argue that the PS Vita was a product that was simply ahead of its era. Sony highlights the “revolutionary new features” it brought to handheld gaming and commends the strong and varied lineup of games available at launch.
According to Sony, delivering a genuine console experience that gamers could slip into their pockets was about bringing innovation onto a smaller scale. This included creating interactions within game worlds and developing a seamless connection with home PlayStation consoles.
Noticeably absent from the webpage is any mention of the total number of PS Vita units sold—a detail Sony has kept under wraps. In contrast, they proudly disclose that the PSP, the Vita’s predecessor, sold over 80 million units.
Unofficial estimates place PS Vita sales at around 15 to 16 million units, a significant drop from its predecessor. Given these numbers, it’s not shocking that Sony took a break from the portable gaming scene.
Nevertheless, there’s promising news circulating. Credible sources suggest that Sony may be planning a comeback in the handheld gaming arena, inspired by the success of the PS Portal.
