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People with Ipads dont need consoles or handheld

According to an article in The Huffington Post, people with Ipads have no need of Handhelds nor Consoles.

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saint_john_paul_ii5387d ago

Yes, Because I dont care about real gaming, and i game with no buttons
/end sarcasm

No FanS Land5387d ago

LMAO, someone might use this exact sentence towards kinect.

Hideo_Kojima5387d ago

To begin am not a casual gamer and an iPad would NEVER fully replace my need for a console like the PS3 however...

If i had an iPad I would probably game a bit less on PS3 because sometimes I don't care what game am playing as long as its fun easy and stress free.

I don't always want a real challenge which is why i sometimes resort to games like LBP or even PC flash games.

If I had an iPad I would sometimes play it while am watching TV and sitting on my coach even if I was in reach of my PS3.

But could I survive totally on casual games?
Probably no longer than a week.

WildArmed5387d ago

Weird, bcoz my Ipad can barely do anything gaming related.
The games that I have on it barely even keep my attention for 5mins.

-Ikon-5387d ago

I though only MS could come up with something so LUDICROUS....

Guess not!!

Longrod_Von_Hugendon5387d ago (Edited 5387d ago )

The iPad is a perfect device for the casual gamer who also needs to email, browse the web, movies, music, podcasts,spreadsheets on the go, Ebooks/Audio books, etc. I'm waiting for Facetime upgrade before I buy.

Amazing software/hardware. I love this company.

Huffington's piece is the typical view of a casual gamer who thinks one little piece of tech can fill in the needs for everything else.

Haters going to hate but Apple will continue to dominate MS and all other competitors in this space.

Oh and Apple just because the second most valued company in the U.S.

monkey nuts5387d ago

There is no such app for loneliness..........

Longrod_Von_Hugendon5387d ago (Edited 5387d ago )

Said the dude who's commenting on my comment.

kneon5387d ago

The ipad has a few uses but it's a poor replacement for any of those five devices mentioned.

# 5 - traditional video games consoles (Xbox, Playstation, Wii)
not even close, not unless you've been buying consoles to play bejewelled

#4 - MP3 player
Sure it can play MP3s, but do you really want to lug something that big around if you just want to listen to some music

# 3 - Laptop Computer
Limited software, poor interoperability. It's ok if all you wanted to do was surf the web and do a little email

# 2 - portable game consoles (DS, PSP)
Too big, poor controls

# 1 - E-book reader
Poor screen compared to e-paper, limited battery life and for me it's too big. My shiny new 5" e-reader fits in my pocket.

thewhoopimen5387d ago

I think i'm in a pretty good position to talk about this. I just picked up a 64gb iPad a week ago in order to pursue editing my DSLR photog RAW files on the fly and uploading it.

I decided to pick up a game during my downtime and surprisingly have been playing pretty hardcore strategy and RPG games with the unit.

There are alot of very well-made and deep titles on the iPad. The portability and "giant" screen size is fantastic, the touchscreen is very responsive (to the point of being able to play like street fighter II using a virtual joystick). The game I'm playing right now (battle of Wesnoth) is a blend of RPG/Strategy and easily 100+ hours in length. Best of all most of these games cost less than $8 (avg. around $5).

I think sims, strategy, rts, rpg, arcade titles, and even FPS lend themselves very well to the iPad interface.

Anyway, just sharing my two cents.

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Pedobear Rocks5387d ago

news sources don't need 'Huffington Post'.

mikepmcc5387d ago

If you actually go to the Huffington Post story, it was a SURVEY, with different respondants saying which devices they didn't need anymore. And when the reporter in the video said the number five item people said they didn't need anymore was a gaming console, she said that those people didn't understand what a gaming console could really do. Meaning the reporter was SUPPORTING VIDEO GAMES. You people...

sak5005387d ago (Edited 5387d ago )

I've been playing like crazy on iphone4. My time on 360 is getting less and less as can fly a plane in Xplane, race around tracks in NFS:Shift/Asphalt, Real racing, fight my way in SFIV, have halo like fps in N.O.V.A. The graphics due to REtina display are much better than psp or ds.

I spent 4~5 hours in hospital yesterday as my GF was in for food poisoning and kept myself busy with Angry birds while she was getting her IVs.

So yes if you have life you can enjoy more games on your handhelds not sure about these PADs though as they are bulky and awkward to use.

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FAGOL5387d ago

I think you are what people call a 'casual gamer'.

Pedobear Rocks5387d ago

PSP kicks your cell phone games' ass. Thanks for the laugh.

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IrishYamato5387d ago

Thats because most iDevice owners are not gamers

Half-Mafia5387d ago

well i have PS3,360,iPhone 4, iPad and a PSP. i play them all apart from my PSP now cause i use an iPhone which is a phone with great games.

kerrak5387d ago

So, waht are you playing:
IMetalGearSolidPeaceWalker?
iKingdomHeartsBirthBySleep?
iPhantasyStarPortable2?
iValkyriaChronicles2?
iGodOfWarGhostOfSparta?

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Nintendo and Google get roped into Microsoft's FTC defense

Microsoft has now called on Nintendo and Google to aid in its fight with the FTC over its merger with Activision Blizzard.

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Jin_Sakai867d ago (Edited 867d ago )

I’m really starting to despise Microsoft and Xbox at this point. Might just sell the Series X and buy a Switch to compliment our PS5’s. Metroid, Zelda: TotK, and Pikmin 4 are just months away at this point.

Neonridr867d ago

PS5 + Switch is honestly the best combo.

Jin_Sakai867d ago

Agreed. Both have amazing first party games!

Orchard867d ago

SteamDeck + Switch.

Xbox and PS games are playable on SD.

badz149867d ago

@Orchard

why would you want to play the worst versions of PS5 and Xbox SX games? the only thing the SD runs better than the original is Switch games

Orchard867d ago

@badz SD plays most games well. But if it's not up to your standards, just get a PC. PC/SteamDeck + Switch.

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S2Killinit866d ago

PS5 and Switch is definitely the way to go.

Jin_Sakai866d ago

“The Nintendo switch is a kids play thing compared to steam deck. It pummels the switch into the ground.”

Not thanks. I enjoy Nintendo games and love the OLED display.

FinalFantasyFanatic866d ago (Edited 866d ago )

@Orchard,
Your still missing out on alot of PS games doing that, Personally I'd go PS + Switch, but I also have a PC, so for me it's PS + Switch + PC and that gets me almost every game.

One day I'll get a Steam Deck to compliment my PC library of games, maybe when Steam Deck 2 comes out.

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BehindTheRows866d ago

PS5 + Switch + PC. But, close enough :P

The Wood866d ago (Edited 866d ago )

orchard...are you bored in life. Do you love pantomime or wanna be the lead attorney for Microsoft if all you do is cap for the brand doing the least. No disrespect intended but have a child , wife or play golf or something because you presence is weird. Dont strike me mods..... dude cant stop

thorstein866d ago

Well said. And whatever Xbox "exclusive" that I want, I just get for my PC.

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XiNatsuDragnel867d ago

Honestly getting a switch and ps5 is a better combo imo.

Lifexline867d ago (Edited 867d ago )

Lmao who gets that mad at a company wow get some therapy step away from the internet this is affecting you way more then you realize. You guys can be comedy in this website thanks for that laugh

Obscure_Observer866d ago

"Lmao who gets that mad at a company wow get some therapy step away from the internet this is affecting you way more then you realize. You guys can be comedy in this website thanks for that laugh"

I´m still laughing! XD

343_Guilty_Spark867d ago

You despise it because of a court battle?

S2Killinit866d ago (Edited 866d ago )

Personally I share his sentiments, for what MS is doing to the industry.

Fu£k MS, seriously.

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Jin_Sakai866d ago (Edited 866d ago )

“You despise it because of a court battle?“

The fact they’re trying to gobble up the worlds largest 3rd party publisher add over 2 years waiting for system sellers.

MontyeKristo866d ago

S2K - What EXACTLY is MS doing to the industry that you despise so much? Please share your thoughts..

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Orchard867d ago

You despise them because of a court case? Feels like an overreaction.

Flawlessmic866d ago

You despise Sony because of what? Great consoles and great game consistenly?

Seems ridiculous hating on the gaming company giving us the most.

Your sd+switch comment is a joke but hey, expect nothing less from you.

notachance866d ago

Honestly it’s kind of amazing how Phil managed to make people like orchard keep defending the console after 2 generations of mediocrity.

thesoftware730867d ago

Lol, I get it..but at this point, what are MS to do? Just sit back and let it be blocked?

Also, remember when other companies agreed with Sony, you didn't seem this perturbed.

porkChop867d ago

What? You're overreacting. This is how literally any court case works. Calling on competitors, witnesses, etc., is standard practice. It's called building a defense. The FTC have been doing the exact same in building their case by calling on Sony for example. You don't build a strong case by making unsubstantiated claims, you need witnesses or documents to back them up.

giovonni866d ago

I mean, it’s logic when it comes to any other company, but it’s an issue when MS does it (builds its case.) It’s way too many emotional comments with no real facts to back it up. Just cause a company says something doesn’t make it factual as specially in the court of law. After reviewing the evidence so far the FTC needs a stronger case.

PapaBop867d ago

If only they put this much effort into actually making their own games.

BehindTheRows866d ago

Exactly. Xbox cheerleaders can drive around this road block all they want, but nothing matters more than this! When they start releasing their OWN games, we can start to credit Microsoft with a contribution to accelerating our medium. Until then, they're simply making useless noise.

CobraKai867d ago

I got all 3 but most of my play time is between PlayStation and Switch…. Yeah MS needs all the help it can get.

JL2930867d ago

Who told you Metroid is months away?

Obscure_Observer866d ago

@Jin_Sakai

"I’m really starting to despise Microsoft and Xbox at this point. Might just sell the Series X and buy a Switch to compliment our PS5’s. Metroid, Zelda: TotK, and Pikmin 4 are just months away at this point."

Finally! Do it! Bookmarked!

NotoriousWhiz866d ago (Edited 866d ago )

You can hate the CEO / leadership without hating the product. Don't let company politics ruin your enjoyment of a product.

Also, Switch is great. If you don't have one, I can highly recommend it, even with reduced performance compared to the current gen consoles.

BehindTheRows866d ago

I agree with your sentiment, but they go hand-in-hand. Once a company leaves a bad taste in your mouth, you aren't going to desire their products (or may desire them much less than before). And he clearly isn't alone. Xbox's numbers are down all around. That tells me what the public thinks.

In 2023, they have their work cut out for them. If nothing changes, they will eventually fall into obscurity with Nintendo and Sony continuing to truck along doing what they have for over 25 years — providing experiences you cannot get elsewhere. The multitrillion dollar company could learn a thing or two from those mere mortals.

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Focus40866d ago

Did Microsoft touch down there

RNTody866d ago

My combo is PC and PS5. Switch Games are amazing but Nintendo's infrastructure and marketplace puts me off. Decade old games still go for full price and hardly have specials.

MontyeKristo866d ago

You just now despise MS and Xbox? Bro, who you lying to - you been hating on MS and Xbox for yeeeeeeears.

Your mad because the are attempting to buy a company and are calling in people/companies that could possibly aid them in doing so? If the FTC and the UK's counterpart are fighting it - should they just be "okay, okay, you win!" Nah, that's stupid.

Y'all mad for what reason? They are trying to build a bigger better brand and y'all mad. Not like MS and Sony don't own near the same amount of studios, now. It's been lopsided for years but you've never complained or cried foul when Sony was buying up companies/studios.

Get over yourself.

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LOGICWINS867d ago

This is crazy. I can't believe MS dragged Ninty into this drama 😆

PureBlood867d ago

Hopefully they tell them to bugger off!

MEGANE866d ago

This is what nintendo gets for back stabbing Sony, by entertaining MS stupid offers instead of siding with Sony help them, o well, at this point Nintendo seems to be the more stable of the 3 companies, and they compite with no one at the moment.

jonny897867d ago

Sure, the company whose Play Store revenue you want to diminish will certainly help you in acquiring Candy Crush and COD Mobile.

Orchard867d ago (Edited 867d ago )

How will this acquisition have an impact on Googles Android store revenue?

And how are MS trying to diminish their store revenue today? Microsoft even sell devices that run Android and have the Play Store as their marketplace…

Orchard867d ago

I did. I couldn't find any mention of Microsoft planning to pull COD mobile and Candy Crash from the Android Play Store.

Hofstaderman867d ago

Not to mention MS has been a proxy agent in the Apple VS Google saga. So don’t be surprised if MS is banking on that. Slimeballs

Thundercat77867d ago

Wow.... Microsoft is out of control over this matter. I can't help but wonder how many people are they bribing to get this?

badz149867d ago

Maybe we will get news that Nintendo and Google both claim MS approach as harassment too after this.

FinalFantasyFanatic866d ago

I smell an incredible amount of desperation on Microsoft's part, it's getting to the point where the desperation is disgusting.

XiNatsuDragnel867d ago

Microsoft just stop dragging companies into your own mess if you did to them like you did Sony imo you need to give it up with performance Data. Also isn't Google against Microsoft?

lodossrage867d ago

They are, and they'll probably fight the subpoena just like Sony did.

blackblades867d ago

"Google and NoA requested extensions to the deadline to limit or kill their respective subpoenas"

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10 Things Everyone Chooses To Ignore About Nintendo

Nintendo have done some really questionable things in the past, and it's time someone exposed their not-so-family-friendly past.

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Spenok2020d ago

This is a really bad list.... but only because the title sucks and is so all encompassing. If it pointed out that the FANBOYS choose to ignore these things, than sure. But otherwise, these things are well known and documented.

rainslacker2019d ago

Some of the things are really dumb. Especially the connection to the Yakuza. Their reasons are completely baseless, and really idiotic.

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King_Noctis2019d ago (Edited 2019d ago )

“ Once Upon A Time, Nintendo Made Erotic Playing Cards”

“ Nintendo Ran A Love Hotel”

“ Nintendo Was Associated With Gangsters”

“ They Once Had A Cartoon That Was Awful”

Wtf? Those aren’t even gaming related. At this point this dumb site is as bad as GamingBolt, if not worst.

“ They Charge People To Play Classic Games”

In what world do you get to play classic games for free on other console? 🤦‍♂️

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rainslacker2019d ago

i used to like the Mario cartoon. On friday's they'd have the Zelda cartoon.

The yakuza connection was that the Yakuza preferred Nintendo playing cards, and Nintendo did nothing to stop them from buying them...because that's what Nintendo should do for some reason. I'd say most gamers don't realize that nintendo didn't start with computer games. "Love Hotels" aren't illegal, anywhere. Unless they were providing escorts, I don't see the problem.

And the last one, yeah, everyone charges for that. No one gives their stuff away for free just because it's old.

Tross2019d ago (Edited 2019d ago )

Yeah, I'd love for a free service like VC, but I'm willing to pay for the actual games.

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tontontam02019d ago

I did not ignore those, I chose to ACCEPT.

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Nintendo axes debut mobile game Miitomo

Nintendo has announced the closure of Miitomo, which it launched in 2016 as its first foray into smartphone gaming.