Sony's new PlayStation Vita is a gaming system that has a cross-platform gaming ability....you can convert your PlayStation 3 saved games to your PS Vita machine, play on the mobile gaming platform and surge to higher levels, and transfer it back to the PS3. With the rising number of smartphones and tablets, mobile gaming is increasing in popularity. As per a report published by Park Associates, in 2011 18% of US gamers downloaded games onto their mobile devices, up from just 7 per cent in 2008. In addition, gaming applications seem to significantly contribute to the earnings of Facebook games.
But a research paper by Elastic Path Software on the gaming industry reveals that consumers don't just play mobile games on the move, but also in the comfort of their homes. Mobile gaming at home is an alternative to traditional console and PC gaming because it's easier, more convenient, and cheaper. Mobile gamers are more willing to splurge more on gaming add-ons, character upgrades, extra levels, than ever before. The surge in mobile gaming on smartphones and tablets, has not deterred Nintendo Boss Satoru Iwata who batted for mobile consoles like the Nintendo 3DS in a press conference: "Last summer, when the sales pace of the Nintendo 3DS was slow, there were extreme remarks saying, 'With the penetration of smartphones, will there still be a market for handheld hardware?' which was almost equal to 'handheld hardware is not necessary anymore...I believe we proved that such opinions are incorrect." But if I can play games on my smartphone, why do I need a mobile console?
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