Riding high on its previously-introduced sister products -- the Handheld PC and Palm PC platforms, now dead and transformed into Windows Mobile, respectively -- Microsoft's AutoPC initiative was promised to herald a revolution for in-car entertainment and productivity.
In particular, UBS noted concerns that there could be trouble looming for chip companies with big exposure to the consumer electronics, PC and auto sectors, given weak spending trends.
The company attributed the gain to the launches of titles like BioShock 2, Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City on the PS3 and PC, and Major League Baseball 2K10, along with continuing strong sales of catalog titles including NBA 2K10 and Grand Theft Auto IV.