Mobile Phones

Mobile Phones and there use in gaming technology

Mobile Technology and Gaming:

I will be looking at how mobile phones over time have included the use of advanced gaming into such small devices such as the iPhone, Nokia's and Sony Ericson's and how they have incorporated gaming with realism and advanced playability. 

Mobile phones have developed a lot over time with the advancement of the software and games they can run. Since mobiles phones have been created small games such as Snake, Tetris & pinball have been implemented on older mobiles however as games have developed and mobile technology has advanced newer versions of games have been implemented such as Angry birds & Temple run which are highly detailed & advanced games.

Features:

• Range of operating systems to use and upgrade to
• Can play with people online via 3G or Wi-Fi
• They play advanced games
• They output music
• They output video
• Headphones can be used
• Touch screen and standard buttons
• Multi-platform games can be played
• Speakers can be connected to the phone
• Advanced graphics compared to older models
• Smooth Graphics with a dedicated graphics card & processor
• Accelerometers & Gyro's

Functions:

• Most phones you have to use touch screen for more advanced games
• Background tasks like text messaging and videos can cause lag
• Can do multiple tasks whilst gaming
• Some phones can make use of peripherals
• Joystick support for some phones

Limitations:

• Some games cost money when downloaded
• May only be able to download to play
• Can't run the most advanced games out to play
• Lag & Advertisements may be a problem
• Not all phones support flash

Evaluation:

Mobile phones are a more common way of gaming however they have their limitations and downsides for when they are being used. They can't run the most advanced games and software which games consoles and computer can run & they are limited to small screens and features, however as the technologies for phones are advancing the more dedicated and technically advanced games are available to play on mobile phones. As a dedicated games console I wouldn't suggest depending on a mobile phone for the enjoyment of gaming however on the move and for the odd gaming experience they would be a good asset to have with you.