Sony Ericsson is reportedly "actively and heavily developing" a new platform that will be a PlayStation phone most similar to the PSP portable PlayStation. This is the latest attempt at making the PSP a device that can rival the Nintendo DS, but this design adds something the DS doesn't offer -- telephonic capabilities.
The PlayStation phone will run on Google's Android platform, specifically the 3.0 model, called Gingerbread. If a PlayStation phone does make it to market in October 2010 as rumored, it will bring about an entirely new mobile gaming platform with an incredible social twist.
Game Console Phones
The PlayStation Phone Will Be Powered by Android
Trend Themes
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2. Telephonic Gaming - The integration of telephonic capabilities into gaming devices creates a disruptive innovation that combines communication and entertainment.
3. Social Mobile Gaming - The incorporation of social features in mobile gaming platforms introduces opportunities for interactive and connected gaming experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Gaming Industry - The mobile gaming industry has the potential to expand and evolve with the introduction of new gaming platforms.
2. Telecommunications Industry - The telecommunications industry can explore partnerships and collaborations with gaming companies to integrate telephonic capabilities into gaming devices.
3. Social Networking Industry - The social networking industry can tap into the growing market for social mobile gaming by offering platforms and features that enhance the social aspects of gaming experiences.