Handhelds Drive Gaming Market Forward

According to Reuters, the video game market grew 21% in the first half of 2005, and the handheld market has increased by 181% over the past year. While 181 looks like a huge number, we should bear in mind the PSP, DS, and numerous other handhelds released in that time period; more options means more people are likely to buy.

However, PC sales decreased by 10% in the six month time span. The article didn't note if the damage was dealt in the home or business sector, though. Check out the article here.