It is a fact that Apple’s iPad and iPod touch would still need some time to make their effective place in hand-held gaming. But it is also a fact that although Apple’s place in market is not as strong as Sony’s PSP and Nintendo’s DS lineup, but still its increasing impact cannot be denied at all. It is seen that App Store has almost all the games with same titles as Sony’s PSP and Nintendo’s DS family but their main plus point is that these games are cheaper.
It has been also observed that Sony refused to accept iPad as a threat to gaming realm, may be only for self satisfaction. Another interesting fact is that Nintendo is planning to have its own iMaker. This act clearly shows that Apple is somehow successful in gaining attention of many other famous game makers. Another surprising fact is that, for the first time in past six years company’s net profit sheets are affected very much and Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata (president and CEO) also had to accept this fact.
The increasing popularity and capability of Apple is no doubt an achievement and also a major threat to all gaming company’s including Nintendo. It’s going to be very interesting to watch what fate will decide for both these rivals in future.
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