When did the PlayStation Vita launch?
The PlayStation Vita launched on the 17th of December 2011. This release date marked the beginning of a commercial trajectory that collapsed with terrifying speed after its first week of availability.
Questions about PlayStation Vita
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What were the technical specifications of the PlayStation Vita hardware?
The PlayStation Vita featured a quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore processor and a quad-core SGX543MP GPU housed within a super oval chassis. The device included a qHD OLED multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, two analog joysticks, and a rear touchpad that no other console had ever attempted.
How many units did the PlayStation Vita sell worldwide by the end of 2012?
By the end of 2012, the PlayStation Vita had sold only 4 million units worldwide. Analysts estimated the figure would barely reach 6 million after two years of existence due to a fundamental miscalculation of the market landscape.
When was the PlayStation Vita Slim released in Japan?
Sony released the revised PCH-2000 series commonly known as the Vita Slim in Japan on the 10th of October 2013. This new model was 20% thinner and 15% lighter than its predecessor and included an extra hour of battery life.
When did Sony officially announce the discontinuation of the PlayStation Vita?
Sony officially announced the discontinuation of the PlayStation Vita on the 20th of September 2018. Hardware production ended on the 1st of March 2019 and the online storefront closed in August 2021.
How many units did the PlayStation Vita sell in total compared to the PlayStation Portable?
The PlayStation Vita sold an estimated 15 to 16 million units in total. This figure pales in comparison to the 80 million units sold by its predecessor the PlayStation Portable.