If you've been a fan of
gaming handhelds since the PSP, you've probably at least heard of Monster Hunter.
Not exact matches
But Nintendo's hybrid
gaming system — it's part -
handheld, part - home console, hence the name — has topped the charts in four of the last six months
since its launch in March 2017, NPD Group says.
Ever
since handheld gaming consoles hit the market, gamers of all ages realized that this meant that
gaming which was once restricted to sitting at the desk, on the couch, or on the floor could now be done in the most comfortable of places: in bed.
Nvidia couldn't have sit the Black Friday deal frenzy out, especially
since the Shield
handheld console isn't exactly selling like hotcakes, and so the
gaming gear has been discounted for purchases via an array of retailers.
PlayStation's
handheld gaming device, the PlayStation Vita received a lot of praise and at the same time criticism from the industry and gamers worldwide
since its release in 2012.
The downside is that, though the game is still a lot of fun in its own right,
handheld gaming has come so far
since 1992 that the limitations of its placement as an early
handheld classic stand out all the more.
Ever
since I first experienced 3D graphics on the PSP, one of my biggest dreams for
handheld gaming has been the concept of portable PlayStation 2 titles.
The casual
gaming handheld market has definitely changed
since the Gameboy Color and Advance days.
The survey reports that ownership of portable consoles like the PlayStation Vita or Nintendo's 3DS have stagnated
since 2009, with 14 % of American men and women owning at least one such
handheld gaming platforms.
Back when GB came out the novelty of having a portable system was enough to justify it, but now it needs a bit more in
gaming to get people to think «This is a great addition to my
gaming library», especially
since handheld systems and consoles in general are no longer prodomently played by kids.
Martin says, «I could not make a list like this without mentioning our own * Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge * of which I am very proud as well as the great Vita experiences that are * Sound Shapes *, * Escape plan *, * Retro City Rampage * and * Nun Attack.It's hard for me to pick only 5 Vita favorites
since, in my opinion, there are so many great
gaming experiences on this
handheld.
Since Nintendo is the reigning king of the
handheld gaming consoles, indie developers are also finding a home on the 3DS.
Since 2009, we have seen a meteoric rise in the revenues and market share of games for iOS and Android devices and a decline in sales for dedicated
handheld gaming consoles.
It's been over 10 years
since Panasonic's last foray into the portable
gaming scene, but the hardware giant has now revealed The Jungle: a slimline concept
handheld that's designed to offer MMO and competitive multiplayer experiences on the move.
It's been three years
since Nintendo launched its Nintendo 3DS
handheld gaming system, so I suppose we're due for an improved model.
Ever
since handheld gaming achieved a level of processing power that could handle 3D visuals, it's become an unwritten rule that at least one launch title must be a port or remake of a popular console game - just to prove that the new portable can live up to all the cosmetic hype.
Android games seem like a better fit for this
handheld,
since they're played locally and don't require an expensive
gaming PC and the will to not use it.