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Could Sony bundle the PS4 with the Vita?

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Sony’s second handheld, the PlayStation Vita really, really isn’t doing well right now; Sony’s admitted as much and the whole thing is straddling the centreline of abysmal failure. The biggest reason for that isn’t the proliferation of smartphones and tablets – Nintendo’s 3DS is doing just fine. No, it’s a dearth of games; which is a cyclical problem.

With too few vitas in players hands, there’s a shortage of developers willing to make games; with too few games, there’s not enough consumer interest. what would be the best way for Sony to get the Vita in to people’s hands? Probably by bundling it in with the PlayStation 4, which will be able to use the Vita as a remote-play and second-screen device.

New rumours suggest they may do just that. According to Machinima’s sources, Sony is planning on bundling the Vita with the PlayStation 4 as a separate SKU, and selling the thing for “around $500” before the end of the year. That’s just $100 more than the Ps4 unit on its own. It may well be announced at this year’s Gamescom, which kicks off in just two weeks. We’ll be there to give you the juicy details.

Would you be likely to pick up a Vita/Ps4 bundle if it saved you a bunch of money? If the vita was practically free, I’d sure as hell pick that up.

Last Updated: August 6, 2013

45 Comments

  1. Tbone187

    August 6, 2013 at 11:04

    Heck, it’s a better addition than the kinect…I loved my psp before passing it on to my lil’ cuz…

    Reply

    • Umar Kiiroi Senk?

      August 6, 2013 at 11:29

      Me too, psp was my favorite console this gen, wierd, no? but it had amazing games

      Reply

      • CypherGate

        August 6, 2013 at 11:56

        My first PSP game i bought was Need for Speed Most Wanted and somehow it was fun lol but damn… when i bought Monster Hunter Freedom… then it was on a whole other level!

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        • Umar Kiiroi Senk?

          August 6, 2013 at 11:59

          Hot Damn, Unite, Luuuurve that game, ahh, I have so many good memories on that system, it had a kick ass last few years

          Reply

        • Tbone187

          August 6, 2013 at 14:40

          Yo man…why would someone downvote you for that?? strange…but yeah…Monster Hunter on psp consumed a helluva lot of my time…Completing the Dual Horns quest was my single most satisfying moment in all of my gaming history…It took a few tutorials before I got there tho…

          Reply

          • CypherGate

            August 6, 2013 at 14:55

            Not sure myself. I guess its cause of the Most Wanted game i mentioned lol You know Need for speed is on most peoples hate list. If it was for Monster Hunter Freedom… then its cause they didnt know what to do in the game thats why i got a downvote.

      • Victor

        August 6, 2013 at 23:35

        Kingdom hearts birth by sleep for example.

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        • Umar Kiiroi Senk?

          August 7, 2013 at 06:11

          Yummy. Love BBS . One of the best spin off , if not the best.and best battle systems. good times

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  2. Umar Kiiroi Senk?

    August 6, 2013 at 11:14

    Well the 3DS is doing just fine now too, 3DS was a ‘failure’ till a point. I think things will look up for the Vita soon, I’m not just saying this because I bought one lol 😛

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    • CypherGate

      August 6, 2013 at 11:56

      The Vita better pick up soon cause i was really banking on buying one and somehow thought wait lets hold out and see the games that will come out and bang…. not much that interests me.

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      • Umar Kiiroi Senk?

        August 6, 2013 at 11:58

        Well there is a lot that interests me which is why I’m happy for the Vita. for most people I can understand though

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  3. Otto_ki

    August 6, 2013 at 11:26

    This is definitely very good news if it becomes a reality. Play Station Still has my full support as far as the console wars go, even if Xbox is busy clocking for performance and doing a 180 on the DRM. I am still very wary of the fact that Xbox started out with all these “I tell you how to use me” and will not just simply wait for the initial sales to pass then bring it all back.

    As for the post I have but one photo that comes to mind.

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  4. Tarisma

    August 6, 2013 at 11:38

    Mmm I rate it I would get it if there was a bundled

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  5. jac7

    August 6, 2013 at 11:39

    I would buy such a bundle thrice! Thrice I say! How much money shall I continue to throw at the screen!

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  6. Jakster

    August 6, 2013 at 11:41

    They can bundle a Vita and the dildo Move with the PS4 but nobody will ever use it. The screen on the Vita looks like an old Nokia 5200 and the controls leave lots to be desired just like the move. And as for the Vita games, it will take the devs a good few years to be wooed back to the Vita side of life.

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    • Umar Kiiroi Senk?

      August 6, 2013 at 11:44

      5200? ……. uhhm yeah right

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    • CypherGate

      August 6, 2013 at 11:54

      5200? lol funny.

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    • Martin du preez

      August 6, 2013 at 11:54

      0/10

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      • Troll Slayer

        August 6, 2013 at 13:17

        Childhood memories…

        Reply

        • Martin du preez

          August 6, 2013 at 13:35

          Trying to repress them?

          Reply

    • Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

      August 6, 2013 at 12:28

      lol, your trolling level is …..
      (please wait while we determine your rank)…….
      (complex computations still ongoing)…..

      UNDERWHELMING
      If you want to improve your troll skill, please purchase Banana Jim’s new book “How to troll like a boss”

      Reply

  7. Me

    August 6, 2013 at 12:10

    If the prices are true that means it will cost £100 for the vita when I had to pay £280 for 3G (wifi was £240) that means people will save a lot of money so people would more likely get the bundle because of the savings. My friend said he would live a vita but thinks it costs a bit to much. I am not complaining that I will have had to pay more because I would have had my vita for nearly 2 years so I think the extra price is worth it. Much better than kinect I played little big planet 2 remote play on ps3 with my vita and it was really good.

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  8. ALKi1234

    August 6, 2013 at 12:24

    I miss my Vita

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    • Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

      August 6, 2013 at 12:29

      what happened to your vita?

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      • ALKi1234

        August 6, 2013 at 12:59

        Sold it. Definitely getting another one next year.

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  9. Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

    August 6, 2013 at 12:25

    I’d buy it! The missus was actually complaining that she never gets to play on mine, and in that case she also wants a Vita.

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  10. BennieBoekwurm

    August 6, 2013 at 12:26

    Well firstly, I doubt the PS4 would be bundled with the 3G model. Secondly, I fear it’s too little too late! They’ve simply ignored the Vita for too long and now the tablet market have crept up on Sony and although more costly, tablets are the way to go! Why would I carry a Vita around that is limited in functionality when I already have my tablet? Buying one just to use with the PS4 as a 2nd screen is a little absurd! Sony should rather port the Vita games for tablet and also open up 3rd party tablets for 2nd screen functionality and drop the Vita!

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    • Verrayne

      August 6, 2013 at 14:39

      You can’t port a dual stick shooter which also uses 4 buttons the two triggers and the rear touch pad.

      And honestly there are games that work for a tablet (few and very far between). But physical buttons and analog sticks are just so much better!

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      • Pieter Kruger

        August 6, 2013 at 16:46

        Nobody figured out a way to use controllers on tablets yet? That would be awesome!

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        • P.Star

          August 6, 2013 at 22:30

          Yes, u can use a ps3 controller using bluetooth on a tablet. Has to be rooted. And the app is sixaxis. Works wonders with emulators and all games

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        • P.Star

          August 6, 2013 at 22:30

          Yes, u can use a ps3 controller using bluetooth on a tablet. Has to be rooted. And the app is sixaxis. Works wonders with emulators and all games

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        • Verrayne

          August 6, 2013 at 22:32

          So now you have a 10.1 inch tablet and a controller How on earth are you supposed to use that on a train/bus/plane

          It’s not a portable gaming solution as the vita or 3ds.

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          • P.Star

            August 6, 2013 at 22:37

            Not as convenient as the vita or 3ds which are true hand held. But a galaxy note 2 can be convenient.

            On my galaxy note 2 I play nes, genesis, n64, gameboy, etc.

            Not saying tablet is better or convenient, but they are definitely competing.

    • Tbone187

      August 6, 2013 at 14:48

      I think you’re giving too much credit to tablet gaming…Vita is a serious gaming machine…not novelty tech built to play angry birds mate…

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      • Pieter Kruger

        August 6, 2013 at 16:47

        “Vita” and “serious gaming” together! He he he!

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        • Tbone187

          August 6, 2013 at 16:52

          Have you actually used one??

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          • Pieter Kruger

            August 6, 2013 at 17:06

            Not the Vita, I had the PSP but never had time to use it as I was already working at that time. These days I prefer reading when on the toilet!

  11. BennieBoekwurm

    August 6, 2013 at 12:46

    Holy Smoke! How small is that PS4? I’ll lose it more often than the remote! Also, I swear I can feel that header picture over heating!! LOL!

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  12. Troll Slayer

    August 6, 2013 at 13:16

    This idea wreaks off phail.

    Sony: “Lets bundle a last gen failure with a next-gen failure!”

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    • Martin du preez

      August 6, 2013 at 14:20

      You’re not even trying are you?

      Reply

      • Victor

        August 6, 2013 at 23:37

        Don’t feed the troll. All they do is go to their computers in a dark basement and type crap.

        Reply

    • Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

      August 6, 2013 at 23:51

      Dude… what happened to you? Your trolling used to be “gangsta” now it’s all George Lazenby, yo!

      Reply

  13. ElimiNathan

    August 6, 2013 at 14:17

    I hope its true, but I JUST bought a PS Vita 🙁

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    • Verrayne

      August 6, 2013 at 14:42

      As soon ass Final Fantasy comes out you will not regret it 😀

      Reply

  14. Pieter Kruger

    August 6, 2013 at 16:48

    What’s the maximum speed the Vita can connect wirelessly to the PS?

    Reply

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