The New N-Gage Isn't a Device, But a Platform

Filed in archive Mobile Services , New Products/Services , Nokia , Smartphones , Symbian by Rico Mossesgeld on March 2, 2007

Even if the original N-Gage and its successors were failures, I'm excited about the future of Nokia's gaming efforts. That's because the next version of N-Gage isn't a device on its own, but a software platform designed to work on newer S60 smartphones.

This move makes sense, at least from a business point of view. It takes advantage of existing resources, namely Nokia's recent multi-talented models. At the same time, it's a frugal, saving the manufacturer from the costs associated with designing, testing, manufacturing, and marketing an entirely new device.

These savings are crucial, because if the new N-Gage mobile gaming platform Fails, Nokia can limit its losses. With people in Finland already testing out the new system, it seems they're serious about making the new N-Gage work. Perhaps third time's the charm.

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Response from: cell phone for free (03/02/07 4:19pm)

Come on, haven't they learned any lessons from the first N-Gage? It's just more fun to play real games on Nintendo DS.

Response from: Rico (03/05/07 4:42am)

Yes, I know the first N-Gage's were failures, but there's nothing wrong with trying again... hopefully they have learned their lessons.

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