Apple exec calls iPod Touch the 'future of gameplay'

You people obviously dont realize what the future holds. Once my x-ray contacts come in the mail, I'll be able to see through my fingers as my screen acts as both a viewing space and interface.

Apple has an uncanny ability to convince themselves that tactile feedback is something to be avoided. I bet they're convinced that the reason their touch-sensitive scroll mouse flopped was because they think having more than one button was too confusing to their Mac users (Then again, it probably was...)

+1 for a very, very true comment
-2 for being on joystiq for the sole purpose of spamming

OK, first, I haven't yet posted in this thread. I don't agree with the sentiment of the exec or the joystiq post.

And if you're going to quote me, have the decency to put it in context so it makes sense. You are taking my points from a post regarding games and game quality on the iPhone/Touch platform out of context here.

Here's the original thread, with what was written by DarthBuckets yesterday:

"The lack of quality titles for iPhone and a huge install base leads to an exploitable market. Downloading SDK..."

...to which you replied:

"Not really, see, the problem is that the iPhone's outstanding feature is touchable screens, but the DS also has that, not only that, the DS is a much better device when it comes to gaming alone.

So why would a developer want to make something "big" for the iPhone, when it could be much better on the DS and cater at a much greater audience? And because of that, if you want to pay for a bigger/better game on the iPhone when you could just spend a bit more and get a much better experience with the DS?

You see, the iPhone is going to have a tough time on the handheld gaming market since its direct opponent is the DS (and Nintendo just kicked Apple in the nuts by including the online store)"

...to which I replied with the above items you quoted.

Why drag my answer to another topic into a more hostile nonsensical post and make me look like I approve of some crazy Apple exec's statements? I don't agree with the idea of the iPhone being a better game device than a DS, but I do think that the platform is a viable gaming device, and a better option for adults who would never consider buying a DS to carry around.

Respect the context, Noshino.

And in closing, when you say "Not only that, I don't see anything groundbreaking about the system that can't be replicated in either one of the other 2 systems" I can only respond: the iPhone is a telephone, a better internet browsing device, and a better media player. Also a smaller, more portable device. These are compelling factors for people not focused on the benefits of a DS.

ill trooper,

I do respect the context, hence why I wrote

"I'm sorry I couldn't answer you on the last thread, so I'll do so here"

I'm sorry if you found it offensive that I didn't include all the other comments, but I thought you already knew what it was about

I know you don't approve this exec's statement, but then again, who would?

My point is, if someone is looking to buy a hardcore game, do you really think they would buy it for iPhone instead than for PSP/DS? I really doubt it

"These are compelling factors for people not focused on the benefits of a DS."

But other than the telephone feature (not counting skype that is) those are also matched by the DS and PSP...and we are talking about machines that are over 3 years old...

Wait... they're JUST NOW being arrogant?

The future is made of parallel universes and alternate realities yo.


Somewhere out there, the NGage and the Gizmondo are ruling the Earth.

No, this is like Verizon calling their shitty cellphones the future of gaming.

At least the Wii has the option to use buttons. Even playing pacman on the itouch/phone is terrible.

The thing is, the Wiimote does have buttons, and Nintendo didn't only implement motion sensing on the Wiimote, but also IR pointer which has proven to work rather well.

Unlike the Wii, the iPhone doesn't have precise controls.