iOS games for iPhones and iPads generated more revenue than handheld console games on devices such as the Nintendo DS, according to new research.
The second edition of the ongoing quarterly App Annie & IDC Portable Gaming Report. offers insights into the shift of consumer spending from gaming-optimized handhelds to mobile devices.
For the Portable Gaming Report Q1 2013, there are three important takeways:
• iOS and Google Play both saw growth in game downloads and consumer spending.
• iOS is now the leader in consumer spending on games, with Google Play likely to surpass gaming-optimized handhelds in 2Q13.
• Gaming-optimized handhelds experienced significant decreases in consumer spending and packaged game shipments due to seasonality.
To gain more insights into Q1 2013 trends for the global app marketplace and portable gaming handheld devices, download and view the full report.(registration required).
