TriG? Japanese release..Wait, the 3DS has Monster Hunter?
I thought that doesn't come out until next year...
3DS sold 371K in first two days, so what?
(I included it as a joke)I don't think that comparing the launch of a handheld games console to the launch of a Smartphone is fair.
In the case of a handheld games console, they have a lifespan of around 5 years. In that time there will naturally be revisions, price cuts and an expanded library. People's general reaction: Let's wait a while until it's matured.
In the case of smartphones, they a life-span of 9-12 months until a "major" revision is released. Price cuts are unlikely until the next revision. People's general reaction: MUST BUY NOW!
I don't think that comparing the launch of a handheld games console to the launch of a Smartphone is fair.
Even so, I've seen the same thing on a tonne of other sites and it irritates me. Just venting my irritation(I included it as a joke)I don't think that comparing the launch of a handheld games console to the launch of a Smartphone is fair.
In the case of a handheld games console, they have a lifespan of around 5 years. In that time there will naturally be revisions, price cuts and an expanded library. People's general reaction: Let's wait a while until it's matured.
In the case of smartphones, they a life-span of 9-12 months until a "major" revision is released. Price cuts are unlikely until the next revision. People's general reaction: MUST BUY NOW!
(I included it as a joke)I don't think that comparing the launch of a handheld games console to the launch of a Smartphone is fair.
In the case of a handheld games console, they have a lifespan of around 5 years. In that time there will naturally be revisions, price cuts and an expanded library. People's general reaction: Let's wait a while until it's matured.
In the case of smartphones, they a life-span of 9-12 months until a "major" revision is released. Price cuts are unlikely until the next revision. People's general reaction: MUST BUY NOW!
Yeah you're right, you can compare Iphone to 3DS/PSvita like people are comparing Wii/PS3/Xbox360 to facebook/farmville.The iDevices are becoming part of the gaming industry, so I think it's fair to compare .
Yes but it isn't really a gaming device, it is a phone that can play games, which is a big difference.The iDevices are becoming part of the gaming industry, so I think it's fair to compare .
But people prefer the iPhone to 3DS and Vita.Yes but it isn't really a gaming device, it is a phone that can play games, which is a big difference.The iDevices are becoming part of the gaming industry, so I think it's fair to compare .
Yeah but most people these days prefer an iDeviceYes but it isn't really a gaming device, it is a phone that can play games, which is a big difference.The iDevices are becoming part of the gaming industry, so I think it's fair to compare .
The iDevices are becoming part of the gaming industry, so I think it's fair to compare .
But people prefer the iPhone to 3DS and Vita.Yes but it isn't really a gaming device, it is a phone that can play games, which is a big difference.The iDevices are becoming part of the gaming industry, so I think it's fair to compare .
You can try and come up with different reasons why smartphones can't be classed in the gaming market but it's pretty clear more people are buying a smartphone for games rather than a handheld console.
The iDevices are becoming part of the gaming industry, so I think it's fair to compare .
sorry but no is not fair
the devices sell but is not because of the games
FireGrey said:Yes but it isn't really a gaming device, it is a phone that can play games, which is a big difference.
Just ... just stop... *facepalm*stereotypical brainwash and/or trolling comment
Those games or either ported or "cut section of" console/handheld games which I rather just get on a real gaming device thatActually they sell because of the games. I am one those who bought an iPod Touch 4G so I can do some other stuff other than listening to music. The iDevices get exclusive games example: Dead Space, Grand Theft Auto, Sonic etc... Aren't those games also on consoles/handhelds?