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The N-Gage is a mobile telephone and handheld game system based on the Nokia
Series 60 platfor and including cellphone functionality
N-Gage Classic known for
its unusual screen orientation, a vertical one as opposed to a horizontal
one .large amount of executable RAM memory , MP3 decoding in a dedicated hardware
chip, stereo output from a mini headphone jack plug; and it could be mounted
as a USB Mass Storage device on any compatible computer
The N-Gage QD was sold with a pre-paid
cell phone service contract and the corresponding subsidy.
Some of the 'bulky' features of the system such as MP3 playback, FM radio
reception, and USB connectivity were removed from the device, presumably to
cut size and cost.
the N-Gage QD Silver Edition could be seen as an exercise in extending the
life of the N-Gage product range
The second generation
N-Gage capabilities are built into several Nokia Smartphones. not compatible with the
original N-Gage game deck or N-Gage QD devices.
N-Gage in its new form is an application that functions as the
central hub for all related functionalities with an
overview of all currently owned games, friends list, profile details and
has the ability to download and try demo versions of games that have not yet
been purchased.
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