The release of the Nintendo DSI over the weekend was definitely a big step forward, as the new gadget competes just about with anything you carry in your hand.
It made one writer at GearCrave reflect on the history of handheld devices, and the extraordinary changes and advances that have come about in a relatively short period of time.
Anyway, as far as the Nintendo DSi, it includes a wi-fi connection, digital camera build into the device and face-detection games.
With their focus on apps that can be downloaded, it will be a competitor to about every existing handheld device out there, of course including their PSP competitors.
App-Enabled Handheld Gaming
Nintendo DSi Competes with Everything Handheld
Trend Themes
1. App-enabled Handheld Gaming - The trend of app-enabled handheld gaming devices presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the gaming industry by offering new and immersive gaming experiences.
2. Wi-fi Connected Devices - The trend of Wi-Fi connected handheld devices opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in industries such as entertainment, education, and communication by enabling seamless connectivity and access to digital content.
3. Integration of Cameras in Devices - The trend of integrating cameras in handheld devices creates disruptive innovation opportunities in industries like photography, social media, and augmented reality by offering new ways to capture, share, and interact with visual content.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - The gaming industry can take advantage of app-enabled handheld gaming devices, creating new game concepts, enhanced gameplay features, and immersive experiences to attract and engage players.
2. Technology Industry - The technology industry can leverage Wi-Fi connected handheld devices to develop innovative applications, services, and platforms that enhance connectivity, productivity, and entertainment for users on the go.
3. Consumer Electronics Industry - The integration of cameras in handheld devices presents opportunities for the consumer electronics industry to create new products and functionalities related to photography, social media sharing, and visual content creation.