"It works in the short term, but I believe it will bite them in the ass over the long-term."<p>I disagree. Both Apple and Nintendo have shown proof that their closed 'circle of one' system works. Yes both of them have had a lot of big missed opportunities in the past because of this, but what matters more for these companies is profitability and not marketshare. Both Apple's and Nintendo's closed systems have led to large margins, and a healthy supply of cash flow and reserves.<p>Yes it doesn't really fully cater to us, but we're not their main market.