Playing Five Gamer Stocks

This column was originally published on RealMoney on April 4 at 10:51 a.m. EDT. It's being republished as a bonus for TheStreet.com readers.

Earlier this decade, Microsoft(MSFT Quote), Sony(SNE Quote) and Nintendo released a new generation of gaming consoles that delivered stunning graphics, addictive titles and heart-pounding action.

But the industry has fallen into a major funk this year, held down by a range of issues that are undermining profitability.

On Monday, I examined the many challenges facing this unique business and offered a sobering assessment of its future prospects. Today let's examine the charts of the major players to see if the smart money is taking a different view of this sector's outlook. ...