We all know mobile gaming is set to explode in the coming months and years. Hence, we see Nokia betting heavily on its NGage platform, and other handset makers are also set to follow the suit (i.e. Sony Ericsson’s rumored PSP phone). The latest numbers from Electronic Arts suggest the gaming giant made twice as much money from mobile as from PlayStation 3. Here are EA’s Q3 2007 figures:

• Microsoft Xbox 360 - $218 million
• Sony PlayStation 2 - $73 million
• Nintendo Wii - $59 million
• Nintendo DS - $47m million
• Mobile games - $37 million
• Sony PSP - $21m million
• Sony PS3 - $17 million

Now, we’ve no doubt PS3 numbers will also grow, but it’s also interesting to note that EA’s mobile unit grew only 5.7% from Q3 2006. In sharp contrast, Gameloft and Glu Mobile have seen their businesses rise 51 and 34.9 percent respectively… [Via: PocketGamer.co.uk ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:It's a PSP, No It's a Phone, No It's a Rip-off!Fake PSP, Fake Windows Mobile, Fake Phone - Another PSP Rip-OffNokia Games Study Reveals Changing Mobile Gaming Habits WorldwidePatent filing suggests Sony Ericsson WILL make PSP phoneSamsung Anycall Dual Sliding PSP Knock/Rip-Off