Sony's "Ace in the hole"...

[ranzchic]

I don't think there is a chance Apple and Nintendo will merge, ever. Microsoft buying Nintendo is more likely. It's just the nature of both companies. I don't think they like being told what to do and interference with their respective creative styles would be a huge faux pas and something they would not tolerate very well. But one can dream, of couse. I think both the relatively small creative entities can bring both giants, Sony and Microsoft, to their knees.