Notably, the company is shifting gears in how it sells the PlayStation Vita, looking upon it less as a standalone game console and more as an accessory that extends the PlayStation Network.
"We’ve taken a more holistic view with our platforms. With Remote Play, Vita has now essentially become an extender or an enhancer for the main platform for other rooms in the house, or when someone else wants to use the main screen," says House, claiming that Sony is also hoping to market it to younger players in the future.
The company is also embracing the Vita's indie appeal and seems keen to use it as a way to introduce more independent creators to the PSN ecosystem. "It’s becoming a very accessible and easy on-ramp for independent developers," said House. "Those who have had some success in the mobile space and now want to work on games that are that little bit richer, that have a more dedicated gaming interface."