Sony as 'third party' in handheld scene?

[Twilord]

Soundwave said:

If they can work out a partnership, sure why not.

Especially if they could work with Nintendo and score some of the component deals on the next handheld (LCD screen, cameras, battery). Thats good for Sony, good for Nintendo. 

It's not really "third party" in a traditional sense though ... there is no alternative here, it's Nintendo or make silly/cheap smartphone games.

Sony did make some good money off the PSP and some of their franchises did sell well on the PSP ... Gran Turismo sold 4.6 million, God of Wars 3.5+ million ... that's not charity money.

That could actually be a really good idea! It'd be a great way for both of them to organise a mutually sweet deal. 

 

But do Sony trend towards doing deals that trade favours accross their different sectors?