Sony may have wrapped up its support for the PS Vita a bit quicker than fans would have liked, but the company still stands by its belief that the device represented a significant step forward in portable gaming. On a webpage celebrating PlayStation’s 30-year milestone, Sony emphasized its ambition to deliver a “console-quality” experience in a sleek, handheld design.
### Sony Has Never Revealed the PS Vita’s Total Sales
The PS Vita’s story is filled with discussion and debate over why it didn’t ultimately succeed, yet many would argue it was ahead of its time. Sony asserts that the device introduced groundbreaking features to the handheld gaming arena and came out of the gate with a strong, varied lineup of games.
Sony stated, “Bringing a true console experience to gamers’ pockets entailed innovation on a smaller scale, affecting how players engaged with game environments and forging an interconnected ecosystem with home PlayStation consoles.”
Conspicuously absent from the webpage is the total number of PS Vita units sold throughout its market presence—a statistic that Sony has kept under wraps. In contrast, they proudly shared that the PSP moved over 80 million units, and this achievement was highlighted on the same page.
Industry estimates pegged PS Vita sales at around 15-16 million units. Given these numbers, it’s less surprising that Sony took a break from the handheld gaming sector.
However, there’s a silver lining: credible sources suggest that Sony might be plotting its return to the portable gaming world, inspired by the success of the PS Portal.
