Cell Phone Games

Advancements

Game developers are taking advantage of the enhancements on handsets and are making new and advanced cell phone video games. Sure, early generations of cellular phones had games, but they were like the earliest console video games, little more than dots and dashes. Today's games, however, are as advanced as the ones on popular portable consoles.

Modern mobiles have full color displays, fast game play and even multiplayer capabilities.

Why Should I Even Consider...

Even people who were not traditional gamers are discovering gaming on their phones. Part of the reason is that they already have it; since a cell phone game is often either free or only a few dollars, people are willing to make the minimal investment to try the games. In addition, since you always have your phone, the games are there whenever you have a free moment. Riding on the bus? Waiting in a long line at the bank? Stood up by your date? Whip out your phone and kill some time with a game on your phone. You can even download new games from wherever you are, so if you are bored it can be the ideal solution to keep you occupied.

Getting Games

Often, manufacturers or service providers (also known as carriers) offer free games with your phone purchase. Other games can be downloaded for free or purchased for play. Much like other online games, some mobile phone video games require a one time purchase and others are subscription based.

Most cellular phones that can play video games are enabled with either "BREW" or "J2ME" technology. If your phone has Internet access, you should be able to download and play games on it. To find games for your phone, search for your phone model and the word games. Of course, the best way to find out if a game will play on your phone is to access games through your service provider.

The Best of the Best

Whether you are looking for fast action or a tranquil time-killer, there is a cell phone game sure to meet your needs. Try a few of these options to add some pizzazz to your mobile experience.

Midnight Pool: Gameloft brings you a mobile billiards game for 1- 2 players. Play a top-down game against an assortment of CPU-controlled characters. Rated E for Everyone, this game is suitable for the whole family.

Batman Begins: For a classic in the 2D action platform realm, check out Batman Begins for your cell phone. Warner Brothers brings you the stellar experience in this one player licensed superhero experience.

Galaga: Galaga is an arcade classic and it has found its way to the mobile market in its purest form. This outer space twitch-fest is still around for a reason..