PS Vita Marks a Major Advancement in Portable Gaming

Sony’s decision to cease support for the PS Vita came somewhat sooner than fans would have liked. However, the company still holds the system in high regard, viewing it as a significant step forward in the realm of portable gaming. On a webpage celebrating PlayStation’s 30-year legacy, Sony expressed that its ambition was to deliver a “console-quality” gaming experience in a sleek, portable form.

### Sony’s Silence on PS Vita Sales

Discussions about the PS Vita’s ultimate fate have been extensive, yet many agree it was a product ahead of its era. Sony remains firm in its belief that the Vita introduced groundbreaking features to handheld gaming, backed by a diverse and compelling lineup right out of the gates.

“Creating a genuine console experience accessible from virtually anywhere was an achievement that demanded innovation in a more compact format. This included everything from the way players engaged with virtual worlds to fostering a linked ecosystem with home PlayStation consoles,” Sony mentioned.

What’s notably absent from this nostalgic webpage is the total number of PS Vitas sold over its lifetime—a statistic Sony has never publicly shared. For context, its predecessor, the PSP, boasted sales of over 80 million units, a figure Sony openly celebrates on the same site.

While unofficial estimates put PS Vita sales in the ballpark of 15-16 million units, it’s easy to understand why Sony might have stepped back from the portable gaming scene for a time.

However, there’s a glimmer of hope for handheld enthusiasts. Reliable sources have indicated that Sony is pondering a return to the portable gaming market, especially in light of the recent success of the PS Portal.