But what if you want too watch something other than Live TV? Many current N-series devices (N95 8GB, N82) devices such as the N93i also support the system through a software upgrade. You van access the video centre through the phone menu. Once in the main menu for the ‘Video Centre’ you can add new services in a menu. Each service adds its own window to the Video Centre carousel. However, be warned that the ‘Video Centre’ service uses your phone’s data connection or Wi-Fi. In case you are using the former, we strongly recommend that you avail of an unlimited data plan. The ‘Video Centre’ service is always getting upgraded, but currently it has support for videos from Reuters, CNN, IBN, you Tube and Jamster. There are also services available from ‘Internet Video’ providers. On some services such as Reuters, the phone actually downloads and stores the video which you can play back anytime you want. Unfortunately, on you Tube for example you are not able to download the video, but the video is sent streaming onto your device. However, video quality and download times may vary from provider to provider. Some videos such as Reuters and you Tube tend to load faster over the mobile network. However, if you are in a Wi-Fi zone, download speeds are very fast.
Chill out!
Not all games on the N-Gage platform will involve shooting rival soldiers or racing like maniacs through the streets. You want to play something as simple as Tetris, pool or even Sudoku, the games will be able for you as well, N-Gage is a platform for everyone, not just the hardcore gaming enthusiast, but also the person who wants to play a couple of rounds of cards waiting at a airport lounge. That is why, when N-Gage launches in a few months there will be a variety of games across genres to choose from, and each genre will constantly get new titles for you to try out and play.
I want it now!
Well, if you have registered and happen to own a N81 or 8GB you can take part at N-Gage ‘First Access’ by going to n-gage.com. Keep in mind this is an international pilot project and game prices, if any, might be in international currency. This being a pilot project, there could also be some technical ‘bugs’. So in case you have the device and are interested in giving ‘First Access’ a shot, log onto the website, read the terms and conditions carefully and sign up.
While you were sleeping N-Gage went to the gym and had a workout and is now bigger, better and can also do much, much more. As can you on the world’s leading mobile gaming platform. Play on more devices. Play games made by the best game developers in the world. Play and make friends from across the world, chat, share thanks to innovative chat rooms and game forums.
More Devices!
You will not need to buy any one particular device to enjoy gaming or the community on N-Gage. While a whole slew of Nseries devices will be supported in the initial phase – these are the N73, N81,8GB, N82, N93, N93i, N95 and N95 8GB. The upcoming N78 and 96 will also support N-Gage gaming. But there is no need to fret if you do not own these particular devices, support for more devices which run the popular Symbian series 60 operating system will be continue to be added on an ongoing basis. Some N-series devices being sold currently come preloaded with the ‘Discover N-Gage’ application, which allows you to get a taste of some of the games on N-Gage. But, keep in mind that this is just a taster of what you will see on the fun-filled full application.