Famitsu Poll Reveals Japanese Gamers Want Vita More Than Any Other Platform In 2013

By Jonathan Leack

Soul Sacrifice, one of several reasons Japanese gamers want a Vita in 2013.

Maybe the Vita isn't hosed after all.

Results from a poll conducted by Famitsu reveals that 64% of Japanese gamers plan to buy a PlayStation Vita in 2013. Surprisingly, it comes well ahead of every other platform including the Nintendo 3DS and the brand-new Wii U.

Below are the results:

  1. PS Vita – 64.0%
  2. 3DS – 48.2%
  3. Wii U – 33.8%
  4. PS3 – 25.2%
  5. PC – 14.4%
  6. Xbox 360 – 10.6%
  7. Smartphone – 10.0%
  8. PSP – 9.6%
  9. Wii – 9.0%
  10. iPad – 7.0%
  11. DSi/DSiLL – 5.2%
  12. iPhone – 5.0%
  13. iPod Touch – 4.0%
  14. Other – 2.4%
The poll was directed toward Famitsu readers making the results a stretch from validity, but seeing the Vita at the top of any list is a success for the struggling handheld. The driving factor for skyrocketing the Vita's percentage to 64% could be due to numerous factors such as its strong JRPG line-up for 2013 which includes Soul Sacrifice, Phantasy Star Online 2, and Tales of Hearts R. Further on the point, a Monster Hunter game has been rumored and Japanese gamers could be responding with their votes.

At the moment the Vita is fighting to surpass the 5 million unit mark during its first year, and Kaz Hirai has gone on record to say sales are below expectations. But as we've learned from the PlayStation 3 the battle is far from over with a price drop, game announcements, and new SKUs certain to be on the horizon providing much needed boosts in value.

Jonathan Leack
Jonathan Leack

Although Jonathan Leack began covering the gaming industry in 2009, his earliest roots date back to 2004 when he wrote his first of many reviews to come. Equipped with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and several information technology certifications, he provides a unique perspective that is technological and business conscious. Having acquired the role of Executive Editor in 2016, his mission is to make GameRevolution a gaming site that thoughtfully considers the consumer perspective, and has a knowledgeable presence of PC gaming, console, hardware, and eSports coverage.

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