2. game industry history
3. Sony and PSP
4. competitors
5. swot
6. STP
7. Action - 4P
8. PSP Sales in the market
9. Why isn't PSP successful in the market?
1) Definition
The computer and video game industry (formally referred to as interactive entertainment and generally as the games industry) is the economic sector involved with the development, marketing and sale of video and computer games. It encompasses dozens of job disciplines and employs thousands of people worldwide.
2) sales
The two largest markets for computer and video games are the United States and Japan. Other significant markets include Australia, the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, South Korea, Mexico, France and Italy. Both India and China are considered emerging markets in the video game industry and sales are expected to rise significantly in the coming years.
• Console and portable software sales: $6.2 billion, up 8% from 2003
• Console and portable hardware and accessory sales: $3.7 billion, down 35% from 2003
• PC game sales: $1.1 billion, down 2% from 2003
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