Apple announced this morning that it has sold over 30 million iPhone and iPod Touch products, according to a report in Venture Beat.
Recently, mobile analytics group mobclix found that Apple's mobile App Store is home to over 6,000 games. There are 25K total software applications available, with 800 million total downloads.
Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch are equipped with touch screens and motion-sensing capabilities--as well as the connectivity features inherent in mobile devices--that make the products ideal for innovative gaming applications.
Apple launched the App Store in mid-2008, and the iPhone has since garnered attention from major game publishers such as EA, Konami, THQ, Sega and others. Perhaps even more exciting are the games being made by smaller companies and independent developers, some of whom have found commercial success on a limited budget.
With a robust distribution service, ongoing popularity and a unique interface, the question remains whether or not Apple can make a serious dent in a portable games market dominated by Nintendo's 100 million-strong DS and Sony's PSP, which has shipped 50 million worldwide.