c0rd on 11 November 2009
Apple also has the edge in its success with product design. It would be nearly impossible to name a company that has come to market with more electronics product that have become instantly popular in part because they were so well suited to consumer tastes.
Nintendo has the edge in its success with game design. It would be nearly impossible to name a company that has come to market with more video game products that have become instantly popular in part because they were so well suited to consumer tastes.
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Seriously. When you step into the video game business, forget the hardware - you need the software. Sony caught Nintendo/Sega off guard by sweeping third party support away, but I don't see that happening again. Where will Apple get their games? The individuals making $5 games aren't going to steal Nintendo's thunder.
