Wow. I never thought I'd be saying this but... [N-Gage]

[Daria]

... I really like the N-Gage. I jusy got a new job, and my boyfriend wanted me to get a cellphone in case I had any trouble getting home. Kind of a security/leash type of thing. I never ever wanted a phone, so I figured if I had to have one I might as well get something that could play games. And Pocket Kingdom looked pretty spiffy, as does the new Rifts. So that settled it, I'd try an N-Gage.

But now that I have one, I love it as a phone. It's got awesome reception (although that's probably more Cingular's doing then the phone it's self), the buttons are a decent size and well laid out (the problem I always had with my boyfriend's phone was never knowing what button did what and always jamming the wrong one when I figured it out), it's got all these useful applications like a calculator (always need one of those when we eat out), day planner, notepad, convertor (like currancy to US dollars, pounds to kgs etc..), composer (Paul really hates it, Nextel charges him $4 a ringtone and I can make my own or download midis :P) and just everything about it's so... so customizable. It's like carrying around a little computer in my purse. :P

I haven't even tried playing games on it yet, well ok that's a lie, it came with Tony Hawk but I hate those games. I've just having fun playing with all the little extras. As soon as we get a Bluetooth adaptor I'm downloading a Genesis emulator and Shining Force.

I don't know why everyone's always knocking it, I mean it's not a handheld as much as a cool phone that can also play a few games. Although I understand that the QD underwent a lot of improvements over the old model (I have a QD). So whatever they did, they did it right. (:

Only complaint I have is that I can only seem to assign 3 numbers to a contact, one of which is listed as fax. They should have at least added a "work" field.

[SamuraiSmurfette]

I also am on the N-Gage bandwagon
It's a great cell phone (with one of the best speaker phones around)
and I've got mine loaded up with Genesis roms
Portable Rocket Knight, Gunstar Heroes, Phelios...
Does it get much better?

[RangerG]

I really think Nokia made a mistake marketing this in EB and other places as primarily a portable gaming system. It is a phone that has gaming capabilities. As such, it doesn't compete against the DS or PSP and it really is tops in its class for the price. I hope it isn't too late for the N-Gage.

[Crush Crawfish]

Crap, I keep getting more and more tempted to buy one of these. I figure I'm going to have to buy a phone someday, so I think I'll make it an N-gage.

How good are the genny emulators? Are there any slowdown or sound problems? I'd kill for some portable dynamite headdy.

[Lemmy Kilmister]

So how much did it end up costing you? I've been thinking about getting one too, but can't really justify spending 100 bucks on it. Can't you get some sort of phone service deal and get it for free?

[Daria]

So how much did it end up costing you? I've been thinking about getting one too, but can't really justify spending 100 bucks on it. Can't you get some sort of phone service deal and get it for free?

... initially $1200.

Cingular made a cockup. After the fact only $100. But that's not all that bad considering all it's features.

[Slipdeath]

The only complaint I have is that there is no pre-installed ringtones.

[Daria]

The only complaint I have is that there is no pre-installed ringtones.

Yes there are. At least I have some on my phone. O.o

[drwily008]

Yeah, I too have the QD and I love it. I've got T-Mobile and ALWAYS get a perfect reception. Daria, let me know how Pocket Kingdom is please. Do you have to be online to play or is it single player too? If it's got single player I'm getting it, it looks great. And boy do I hate emulating but I sure would like a reliable link to tap into the "other" capabilities that this has.

[Ackman]

my friend can play megadrive games on his I saw him playing Sonic 2? and not some crappy remake, the real deal?

[classicb]

Yay more N-Gage users

It is by far the most portable system. What it lacks in power to the DS and PSP I think it makes up in portability. The only system I carry around in my pocket all day but then again it's my cell phone too If you are getting it with a new cell plan the system should be free or even give you money back. I think this system is great after all even PSP users need a cell phone. Right now is the perfect time to get into the N-Gage since Nokia is cuting the prices on games and the games are getting better. I had a whole topic for the upcoming game Rifts (which I'm really excited about http://www.n-gage.com/rifts-promiseofpower/ ) but maybe the N-Gage DP fan numbers are still too low. Emulation on it is getting really good now. You can play GB, GBC, NES, SNES, SMS, Genesis, MAME, Comodore 64... If you're just getting into the N-Gage do a search for "N-Gage" and you'll find some good topics and a lot of good information from Cautrize and others. Unfortuntly most N-Gage topics die fast around here do to the lack of intrest. I think Nokia is finally repairing their image with the QD system and their recent games. Most people who try it become fans.

Don't forget one of the Best Games for it is FREE to download SNAKES got get it know if you haven't already. Plus Nokia has a bunch of Demo's for their games you can download too.

[thegreatescape]

composer (Paul really hates it, Nextel charges him $4 a ringtone and I can make my own or download midis :P)

Remember to make a tone thats all equally high notes, lowest temp and max volume. Hold it up to peoples ears and they will be really impressed with your work
My n-gage came pre-installed with ringtones AND porn! The follies of used hardware. It wasnt the good kind of porn either, it was dirty dirty fetish stuff

[Daria]

Yeah, I too have the QD and I love it. I've got T-Mobile and ALWAYS get a perfect reception. Daria, let me know how Pocket Kingdom is please. Do you have to be online to play or is it single player too? If it's got single player I'm getting it, it looks great. And boy do I hate emulating but I sure would like a reliable link to tap into the "other" capabilities that this has.

I read that it had a single player mode, no clue how long it is though. But when I actually get the game I'll write a little something about it here. (:

[Dahne]

As soon as we get a Bluetooth adaptor I'm downloading a Genesis emulator and Shining Force.

I dare you to drive people insane by making the Shining Force battle theme your ringtone.

Dun dah DUN dah, dun dah DUN dah, dun dah dun DAAH, dun dah daaaaah....

[poloplayr]

Oh god, another one joining the dark side. these are troubling times.

[Satac]

And boy do I hate emulating but I sure would like a reliable link to tap into the "other" capabilities that this has.

Check out My-Symbian - you'll be surprised what the little N-Gage can do

[WanganRunner]

I wish Verizon offered it....

weaksauce.

[Gast]

Only complaint I have is that I can only seem to assign 3 numbers to a contact, one of which is listed as fax. They should have at least added a "work" field.

I don't know about the QD but my old-style N-Gage lets me add pretty much as many numbers to a contact as I want and also lets me Name what type of Number it is

[Daria]

As soon as we get a Bluetooth adaptor I'm downloading a Genesis emulator and Shining Force.

I dare you to drive people insane by making the Shining Force battle theme your ringtone.

Dun dah DUN dah, dun dah DUN dah, dun dah dun DAAH, dun dah daaaaah....

You don't have to dare me, that was the plan anyway.

[K3V]

New customers can get a free N-Gage at T-Mobile, instant rebate too so no waiting around for a check to come in the mail:

http://www.t-mobile.com/products/ove...92&class=phone

If I didn't use the camera on my phone as much as I do (I've got a Nokia 3650), I'd trade it in for an N-Gage for sure. I love being able to play games on my cell phone but the button layout and d-pad is definitely lacking. If they add a camera to the next N-Gage, sign me up.