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Apple to go up against Sony & Nintendo as handheld game device patent surface
There have been rumors going around that Apple is planning to delve into the video game market even further by coming up with its own platform, either in the form of a console or a handheld device.
Apple, even up to now, has remained mum on the matter but it seems that the rumors have a basis after all. One search at the database of Trademark Applications and Registrations Retrieval website will yield a patent dated February 5, 2008.
The said patent tells of new “goods and services” that are describe as the following:
- Toys, games and playthings, namely, handheld units for playing electronic games
- Handheld units for playing video games
- Stand alone video game machines
- Electronic games other than those adapted for use with television receivers only
- LCD game machines
- Electronic educational game machines
- Toys, namely battery-powered computer games
Given the success of mobile gadgets iPhone and iPod Touch, it seems that a portable gaming device from Apple is going to be a sure hit among its loyal fans. While the company has yet to give an official comment, Sony and Nintendo better look after their market as early as now.
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