Gaming World: What Apple has in store to capture its new target? – Part 2

Even though Apple never focused fully on gaming consoles, both stand-alone and portable, their influence has been observed. iPhone and iPad have become what technology experts call go-to-destination gaming devices, good for casual users to kill time while travelling. Previously, Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Portable were considered the kings of such category.

The ease of use and the touch-screen interactivity has made iOS device users’ foremost choices. They are light and easy to carry and do more than just playing games.

Though Sony recently released PlayStation Vita, which is marvellous in its own right, it still misses the Apple in the equation. The Vita does everything from gaming to web browsing to social network connectivity but the slate version is everyone’s sweetheart.

There is no doubt in anybody’s mind that Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony offer the deepest and most real-like experience in gaming and no one can match that but Apple does not target that niche. iOS devices are good at low-level to mid-level games and they target same. There are some games with details, especially after the release of the New iPad, but they still lack the authenticity of Xbox and PlayStation.

The likes of Sony, MS and Nintendo are attending the 2012 version of E3 expo to address these issues. The portable gaming has become popular and the culture is spreading like wildfire. Vita and the upcoming Wii U GamePad are never going to let Apple near them but touch-screen has its own charm.

The biggest hurdle in the success road of these companies the pool of games like Skyrim, Arkham City, Zelda Skyward Sword, BioShock Infinite. Angry Birds is Pacman and Fruit Ninja is Super Mario of the current age. None of these gaming consoles have made a game this trendy after the reign of Super Maria faded.

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