Abstract
This IDC study considers the near-term outlook for growth and
innovation as well as the challenges facing dedicated handheld and
mobile phone gaming platforms. Hardware, software, and service factors are
analyzed, and while an in-depth competitive analysis isn' t included, an
assessment of where broad market dynamic appears to be leading
is provided.
"While there are some intriguing regional distinctions, handheld gaming
platforms continue to have a decisive edge over mobile phones
in terms of total revenue generated and the quality of
games," says Lewis Ward, research manager of IDC' s gaming program.
"But smartphone platforms have a lot of forward momentum, so
by 2011, this dynamic is poised to swing toward mobile
phones in some key respects, which should have profound impacts
for both market segments."
Table of Contents
- IDC Opinion
- In This Study
- Situation Overview
- Current North American and Western European Trends
- Asia/Pacific and Rest of World Distinctions
- Future Outlook
- North American and Western European Dynamics, 2009–2012
- Asia/Pacific and ROW Outlook Through 2012
- Essential Guidance
- Learn More
- Related Research
- Synopsis
- Figure: Worldwide Direct Mobile Phone Game and Dedicated Handheld Software Revenue, 2009 and 2012
- Figure: Sample WarioWare: D.I.Y. Screenshots
- Figure: North America and Western Europe Direct Mobile Phone Game and Dedicated Handheld Software Revenue, 2009 and 2012
- Figure: Asia/Pacific and Rest of World Direct Mobile Phone Game and Dedicated Handheld Software Revenue, 2009 and 2012
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