I think people just love the idea that they have one electronic device that can do everything they need with it.
They can call people, text, instant message, video call, play a wide range of games, browse, watch movies and then charge it on the train on their way to work/school.
Plus, it's a private device. People like younger brothers and sisters are less likely to delete your saves or damage a disc. which is another reason why people are buying things off Steam and Code cards rather than hardware these days.
As for me personally, I don't have many games on my iPhone. I have a Kindle and has no games on it. I prefer to have my laptop with me at least if I'm travelling somewhere. Touch pads and touch controls have always bothered me, so playing a game with one has never been ideal.
-- Lexus ♠
