Is the iPhone the Next Major Gaming Platform?

[Gene Steinberg]

The other day I read a quote from a developer with a major game software company that suggested the iPhone is as powerful as any gaming console.

If this is the case -- and I'm far from the gaming expert -- I'm curious as to your experiences. Is it truly a state-of-the-art platform? Or not?

 

[Live at the Witch Trials]

I cant see how the Iphone can compete with a gaming console as the screen is little and also you have to use keys on the phone touch pad which I would find inferior to a game pad.

I dont know about graphics wise ? I think it would be a nifty piece of tech to have but not for gaming on.

It would be ok for platform games I guess.

 

[Gene Steinberg]

I cant see how the Iphone can compete with a gaming console as the screen is little and also you have to use keys on the phone touch pad which I would find inferior to a game pad.

I dont know about graphics wise ? I think it would be a nifty piece of tech to have but not for gaming on.

It would be ok for platform games I guess.

The iPhone's Accelerometer allows for some neat action. Don't sell it short.

 

[Live at the Witch Trials]

The iPhone's Accelerometer allows for some neat action. Don't sell it short.

I remain open minded as I like a pleasant suprise.

 

[Gene Steinberg]

I remain open minded as I like a pleasant suprise.

Why not visit a dealer, and test it out for yourself and see what you think?

 

[Live at the Witch Trials]

Why not visit a dealer, and test it out for yourself and see what you think?

I am thinking about as it happens. My friend has an Iphone and I like the satnav feature that it has.

 

[Gene Steinberg]

I am thinking about as it happens. My friend has an Iphone and I like the satnav feature that it has.

So maybe try a game on it? Some are even free.

 

[Live at the Witch Trials]

So maybe try a game on it? Some are even free.

How do the games work exactley ? Do you download them or do you pop in some kind of cartridge ?

And how much are the games ?

I'm gonna do a google search right now !

 

[Gene Steinberg]

How do the games work exactley ? Do you download them or do you pop in some kind of cartridge ?

And how much are the games ?

I'm gonna do a google search right now !

They are all downloaded within the iPhone or iTunes courtesy of Apple's App Store. They are not available separately, and the installation is done on the iPhone itself.

Games range from absolutely free to usually no higher than $9.99 each. But often somewhere in the middle.

 

[Live at the Witch Trials]

Crash Bandicoot Nitro cart looks good.

Not bad for 9.99.

 

[Gene Steinberg]

Now you can see why game developers are so enthusiastic about the platform.

 

[Live at the Witch Trials]

Now you can see why game developers are so enthusiastic about the platform.

Oh yes theres definatley a Market there. What about First person shooters though ?

 

[Gene Steinberg]

Oh yes theres definatley a Market there. What about First person shooters though ?

No idea. Really. I'm not a gamer.

 

[Gene Steinberg]

The big question is where the iPhone stands compared to traditional gaming consoles.

This article suggests the iPhone isn't in that market:

Why the iPhone Will Never Be the Best Games Console

The iPhone has great gaming potential, which is evidenced by the popularity of mobile gaming, but Apple doesn't really seem to care to take on the competition of gaming consoles.

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