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3DS nears UK 1m; Vita sales slow compared to PSP

3DS nears UK 1m; Vita sales slow compared to PSP

Nintendo’s 3DS could hit the 1m unit sales milestone next month.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 22nd 2012 at 11:10AM in News
Vita gets more PSP titles

Vita gets more PSP titles

Sony has re-released 13 PSP titles on the US PlayStation Store that can now be downloaded directly to Vita.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 16th 2012 at 10:56AM in News
GameStop removes PSP titles from smaller locations

GameStop removes PSP titles from smaller locations

GameStop has pulled Playstation Portable games from the smallest quarter of its stores in what the company is describing as an effort to make the most of its merchandising space.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 14th 2012 at 2:07AM in News
TV ad focus: PS Vita vs other handhelds

TV ad focus: PS Vita vs other handhelds

Sony launched the PS Vita last month and the TV rating results for its first burst of advertising activity have been revealed. 

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 26th 2012 at 11:46AM in News

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Vita continues to lack traction in Japan

Vita continues to lack traction in Japan

Sales of Sony’s PlayStation Vita in Japan barely scraped above 10,000 units last week as both Nintendo’s 3DS and its predecessor the PSP outsold it once again.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 8th 2012 at 11:46AM in News
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INFOGRAPHIC: How do Vita sales compare with handheld rivals?

INFOGRAPHIC: How do Vita sales compare with handheld rivals?

With the PS Vita now competing with Nintendo’s 3DS on the world stage, how are these systems faring against each other and the rest of the portable consoles on the ...

Craig Chapple
by Craig Chapple
on Mar 5th 2012 at 11:50AM in News
Sony scraps PSP comic service

Sony scraps PSP comic service

Time has been called on the Comics section of the PSP’s PlayStation Store.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 15th 2012 at 10:17AM in News
Sony shifts 6.5m PlayStation consoles over Christmas

Sony shifts 6.5m PlayStation consoles over Christmas

In excess of 6.5m PlayStation consoles were sold worldwide in the period between November 18th to December 31st, Sony has estimated.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 10th 2012 at 2:00AM in News

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3D PSP screen hits online retail

3D PSP screen hits online retail

An accessory that lets PSP owners view games in 3D is available to order online.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Dec 13th 2011 at 3:46PM in News
Smartphones overtake DS and PSP

Smartphones overtake DS and PSP

Mobile analytics firm Flurry says iOS and Android games now generate more revenue than all of Nintendo and Sony’s portable games combined.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Nov 11th 2011 at 9:07AM in News
Vita UMD Passport announced

Vita UMD Passport announced

Sony has revealed a fresh initiative that it hopes will encourage PSP owners to make the step up to PlayStation Vita when it is released in Japan in a month’s ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 11th 2011 at 8:47AM in News
Vita buyers - don't throw away your UMDs

Vita buyers - don't throw away your UMDs

Sony is hatching a plan that it hopes will entice more PSP owners to its next-generation PlayStation Vita system.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 11th 2011 at 8:38AM in News

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Vita/PSP cross-platform multiplayer confirmed

Vita/PSP cross-platform multiplayer confirmed

PlayStation Vita owners will still be able to enjoy multiplayer games with PSP owners across an ad-hoc connection.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Sep 23rd 2011 at 11:43AM in News
Brand Map: LittleBigPlanet

Brand Map: LittleBigPlanet

With the Move patch for LittleBigPlanet going live recently, GameVision looks at the ongoing success of this relatively recent IP. 

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 15th 2011 at 5:44PM in News
Sony considering 'UMD conversion program' for PS Vita

Sony considering 'UMD conversion program' for PS Vita

We know that PS Vita is compatible with most digital PSP games, but Sony says it may also have a solution for those who own UMD versions of some titles.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 14th 2011 at 11:32AM in News

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Sony targets teens with new PSP

Sony targets teens with new PSP

SCEE chief Jim Ryan says a sub-£90 PSP will grow the platform’s audience and draw in the younger consumer.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Sep 5th 2011 at 1:02PM in News
PSP software slashed as Sony readies final push

PSP software slashed as Sony readies final push

Sony has announced a number of significant discounts on the price of digital PSP software.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 25th 2011 at 10:39AM in News
New value-priced PSP announced

New value-priced PSP announced

GAMESCOM: In a surprise announcement, Sony has announced a new model of the PSP will be released this Autumn.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 16th 2011 at 7:54PM in News
3DS back on top in Japan

3DS back on top in Japan

Having very much taken the back seat to PSP in the weeks that have followed its debut in Japan, Nintendo 3DS is finally back at the top of Media Create's ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 23rd 2011 at 9:34AM in News
E3 2011: Vita battery life on par with PSP

E3 2011: Vita battery life on par with PSP

Sony has revealed some interesting new facts about the upcoming PS Vita,  saying that it hopes the battery life of the console will rival that of the PSP.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 9th 2011 at 12:22PM in News
Weight added to PS Vita claims

Weight added to PS Vita claims

It's looking increasingly likely that PlayStation Vita is to be the official name of Sony's PlayStation Portable successor.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 2nd 2011 at 10:22AM in News
Trophies axed from PSP Remasters

Trophies axed from PSP Remasters

Sony's PSP Remaster series will offer HD visuals and online multiplayer but PS3's Trophy system will not be included in the games.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 24th 2011 at 2:35PM in News
Famitsu predicts 3DS dominance

Famitsu predicts 3DS dominance

Despite a slow start that has seen PSP continue to dominate the portable hardware sector in Japan, Famitsu publisher Enterbrain has predicted that 3DS will be the best selling ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 23rd 2011 at 1:41PM in News