iPhone: The decline of the protable games market?

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Plaupius said:

 For example, there have been (and still are some) EULAs that similarily only grant you the right to use the software, but not for example resell it. Luckily most EULAs today are more reasonable. Still, I see the difference as being more of a philosophical issue with only a minor impact on the actual use. 

Agreed.

 

Plaupius said:

Regarding digital distribution, iPhone Apps and the iTunes store: I'm under the impression that stuff protected by the Fairplay DRM can be authorized to play on up to 5 devices. That would mean that Apps you buy can be transferred to your 4 next iPhones. It's not perfect, but I think that's pretty reasonable. Also, whenever you sync your iPhone a backup is made, and you can store those backups on a DVD if you like. It's not the same as owning a retail copy, though.

 

Actually the TOS state 5 devices at the same time. If you sell the phone or upgrade you just need to deauthorize it and you are good to go.

 

No matter the ones preference for retail vs. digital I can't help but be frustrated when people blame a device for the "decline" of a market. The Wii is not killing consoles, the iPhone is not killing mobiles. Other products do exist and will continue to thrive as well.