Xponent on 30 March 2008
I am not entirely convinced by this convergence theory. Not everyone wants a generalised all in one device, especially if those extra features aren't absolutely necessary. Take the PSP for example - although the multimedia functionality of the PSP is impressive, I regard it as peripheral to the fundamental gaming functions of a handheld. All these added features make the unit more expensive than it could be. Likewise with the PS3. I suspect that while some aspects of technology will indeed converge, there will always be a place for more specialised niche devices.
With the current growth of the console industry and handhelds in particular, to suggest that console gaming will die out soon is contradictory.
