Mobile gaming Vs. Traditional console
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An interesting report that appeared last week on BBC news shows that Nintendo is facing increasingly tough competition from the mobile gaming industry. With faster broadband being made available on Smartphones and other handheld devices, experts have accused Nintendo of being caught with their pants down. Microsoft and Sony have both recognised the advantage of online gaming, although they too are still having a few problems in taking advantage of the mobile gaming platform.
With Sony due to release its new handheld device next year and Microsoft utilising it’s existing place within the Smartphone market to gain custom, you would be forgiven for thinking that Nintendo seems to be years behind. Concentrating on their 3DS handheld and existing Wii user base may seem foolhardy, but with the announcement of the Wii-U maybe Nintendo know something the rest of us don’t. Showcased at this year’s E3 show in Los Angeles, Wii-U turned more then a few heads boasting more powerful hardware and a tablet like control interface. Clearly Nintendo have been playing close attention to Apple’s success with the iPad. Due to be released either in winter of this year but more likely spring 2012, Wii-U will hope to capture the mobile gaming market by allowing users to access games and share information online. As to whether or not this venture will be a success only time will tell.
The only thing I am sure of is that I will be buying one the moment it’s released!
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