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Originally Posted by manasecret
And TML, going back to your old DS topic competing with Apple products, I think you and many others I've read are way over-estimating how much of the market the i devices will snag. Without dedicated game controls, the iPods will never make much of a dent on the handheld market. Also, may I refer you to the Sega Game Gear, Sony PSP, and that always-popular N-Gage?
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These devices are getting cheaper and cheaper and more and more capable. They're also generally priced more reasonably than Nintendo's handhelds (relative to the hardware costs). And as locked as they can be, they're far more open than any product Nintendo releases in terms of features.
During Apple's press conference today they presented their new online gaming network that will power the iPhone. You'll be able to invite contacts or use the matchmaking service. They'll have achievements and leaderboards as well. Plus with network connectivity out of the way (Wifi or 3G) they have a partial advantage of where the device can be used over Nintendo.
No it is not a 1:1 overlap but it's moving quickly in that direction.
http://gizmodo.com/5512637/iphone-40...d-achievements