Tendofan00 said:
Yes, as long as they keep their handheld strong, everything should be super.
Consider this. This is a thought that has plagued my mind for about 3 months.
3 months ago, a friend of mine asked me 'so when is microsoft going to come out with their own version of a game boy' and I was like 'they have no plans of doing so'
However, this got me thinking. When Microsoft makes an initiative to make a handheld they've got two distinct advantages.
1. Money
2. Windows CE / Pocket PC
Microsoft has already proven its willing to take a huge loss to brute force their way into a market. Every sale of an XBox was a loss to them.
Now, consider this. As far as I know, the cheapest pocketPC right now is a Dell Axim X30 or something. These things retail for like 280 bux.
Next, I'd like you to consider Sony's initiative, and what is causing them to piss off alot of consumers as well. The PSP is being marketed as not only a handheld console but also a multimedia device. The major conflict of interest right now is between Sony and the Homebrew community.
Now, let's say Microsoft were to make a Tapwave Zodiac like device that used a full Windows PocketPC OS.
They'd market it at 300$ , maybe less. Just like the PSP. However, not only would it be able to play really nice games, and also have nice graphics etc. It would also allow for people to run all their favorite PocketPC programs, and it would also allow homebrew.
Yes, microsoft will take a loss. But on the positive side, everyone can now get a 'cheap PocketPC'.
Your standard pocketpc costs 300-500$ , and those dont come with major 3D acceleration. When Microsoft does enter hte handheld market, be prepared for an extraordinary device. They have the resources to do it.
Disclaimer: I own two macintoshes, a PS2, a Gamecube, N64 etc. I do not own an XBox nor do I ever plan to. I hate microsoft as is. However, I'm going to call a spade a spade here, they've got alot to work with.