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Submitted by midnightambler 87d ago | news

Dedicated handheld consoles took a beating from iOS and Android during Q4 2012

Total game spending on the iOS App Store and Google Play eclipsed that on dedicated handheld consoles during fourth quarter of 2012, according to statistics released today by analytics site App Annie and market research firm IDC. (3DS, Android, Casual games, Industry, iPad, iPhone, Mobile, PS Vita, PSP)

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Sadie2100 + 87d ago

Heh, no surprise!

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Aceman18 + 87d ago

i still wouldnt game on one of those, my handheld is more than perfect for that job.

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Kyur4ThePain + 87d ago

"All 2012′s top grossing games on iOS and Google Play (listed below) were free-to-play title"

Duh.

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Rinkuchal + 87d ago

feels like they're threatened...

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listenkids + 87d ago

Not sure if serious

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hard joe + 87d ago

rise of casuals
just like wii
just on handheld

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