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KeptoKnight on 23 March 2010

All this will also mean Microsoft are in desperate need to sell their own version of a handheld asap dont yall think?

With a 3DS, creating so much hype, is the next big move after their motion sensing >.>

If Microsoft does not, dont yall think all eyes will be on Nintendo and Sony majority of the time?



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twesterm on 23 March 2010

Eyes will be on Sony and Nintendo the majority of the time*.

*for handhelds.

What does Microsoft care if they aren't in the handheld market?



 

JaggedSac on 23 March 2010

It appears MS is more interested in introducing gaming on a phone than a stand alone gaming hand held.



red_dragon on 23 March 2010

Microsoft is focusing on the phone market.



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Mummelmann on 23 March 2010

I think handhelds would be too far removed from their roots (and interest) and that they'd rather fund even better development for their home console(s) in the future! Which is a good thing, the 360 is nothing short of a massive step up from the x-box.
At this rate, the Nextbox will be an incredible console and likely a first day purchase for me.



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superchunk on 23 March 2010

Nope.

MS only created xbox to keep Sony from invading their home PC market. They're focused more on software (windows and office) and a handheld gaming device won't assist in that.

For portability they'll continue trying to revamp their mobile phone lines and of course like iphone it has some gaming applications.



novasonic on 23 March 2010

I doubt it. Sony's the first one to be able to dent Nintendo's handheld market, and even that was rough ride. I doubt it will happen again for a long while.




8th gen predictions. (made early 2014)
PS4: 60-65m
WiiU: 30-35m
X1: 30-35m
3DS: 80-85m
PSV: 15-20m

CommonMan on 23 March 2010
Mummelmann said:
I think handhelds would be too far removed from their roots (and interest) and that they'd rather fund even better development for their home console(s) in the future! Which is a good thing, the 360 is nothing short of a massive step up from the x-box.
At this rate, the Nextbox will be an incredible console and likely a first day purchase for me.


I have tagged this and will be asking for your Live ID on launch day.



No one in the world ever gets what they want, and that is beautiful.

jarrod on 23 March 2010
novasonic said:
I doubt it. Sony's the first one to be able to dent Nintendo's handheld market, and even that was rough ride. 

Considering Nintendo's stronger than EVER in the handheld arena, I'd say this is highly debatable.  PSP didn't even dent Nintendo.



BenVTrigger on 23 March 2010

I highly doubt MS will ever enter the handheld hardware market. I just don't think they really care that much about it and theres nothing wrong with that. They're focusing on delivering the best home console experience that they can provide and are doing a great job so far. Also like everyone else said I think they see handheld market more like how Apple does with the Iphone than Sony and Nintendo do with actual dedicated gaming hardware.