This particular period in Japan's Video Game sales marks the entry of another handheld console, Sony's Playstation Vita. With all the hype at pre-launch such as its superiority with other handheld consoles (smartphones included) and the fact that it can do a lot of things even the Playstation 3 cannot do, the numbers this week tells us a different story.
Japan's Video Game Hardware for the Week 2011 December 12 - 18
3DS - 367,691
PS Vita - 324,859
PS3 - 65,119
PSP - 64,468
WII - 60,916
DSI LL - 5,600
XBOX 360 - 3,584
DSI - 3,523
PS2 - 1,400
DS LITE - 32
In the software department, perhaps, why the people in Japan did not bought the PS Vita at pre-launch is because of all the fantastic games on the list.
Japan's Video Game Software for the Week 2011 December 12 - 18
1. Final Fantasy XIII - 2 (New)(PS3)
2. Monster Hunter 3G (3DS)
3. Mario Kart 7 (3DS)
4. Inazuma Eleven Go (3DS)
5. Super Mario 3D Land (3DS)on
6. Kirby's Return to Dreamland (Wii)
12. Magician's Quest: The Stylish Wizard (NDS)
20. One Piece: Gigant Battle 2.
With strong titles, the Nintendo 3DS weathered the PS Vita launch. Guys, take note that we are talking about Japan here. Let's here another story when the Sony handheld enters North America, Europe, and Australia.
Want to look at how consoles and games sold in Japan these past weeks? Hit This Week in Japan's Video Game Sales button at the navigation bar above!
Picture is from Monster Hunter 3G
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