View Full Version : po N-Gage 59.99 @ gamestop
cyberlian
09-30-2004, 03:37 PM
I didn't see where anybody had posted this yet, but then again it may not be that great of a deal, (delete the thread if it sucks)
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=909069
maxflight
09-30-2004, 03:40 PM
I would have gotten an ngage if it can also be a can opener. playing mp3s, being a cell phone etc. isn't enough.
zewone
09-30-2004, 03:40 PM
Its the crap original one which isn't too bad of a price since its a game system, phone, MP3 player and a FM radio.
Cornfedwb
09-30-2004, 03:41 PM
Its the crap original one which isn't too bad of a price since its a game system, phone, MP3 player and a FM radio.
But seeing as it is... crap.. sort of a waste, dont you think?
Trakan
09-30-2004, 03:42 PM
Its the crap original one which isn't too bad of a price since its a game system, phone, MP3 player and a FM radio.
But seeing as it is... crap.. sort of a waste, dont you think?
I definitely do.
zewone
09-30-2004, 03:46 PM
Its the crap original one which isn't too bad of a price since its a game system, phone, MP3 player and a FM radio.
But seeing as it is... crap.. sort of a waste, dont you think?
Yeah. Thats why I'm not buying it. But hey maybe someone needs a paper weight that can play MP3's. :D
PsyClerk
09-30-2004, 03:46 PM
Does it come with free shipping? And a $59.99 rebate? If not, I'm not interested.
hutno
09-30-2004, 03:47 PM
Theres just so much wrong with the first version of this phone. The QD corrected most of those
BigDirty
09-30-2004, 03:57 PM
If I can use the discount card for the ones in store, I'm on this like flies on poop. I actually need a new TMobile phone, and that price tops off any that can be had.
GuilewasNK
09-30-2004, 04:00 PM
I wonder why no AM radio? FoxSports and and the talk radio shows are on AM where I live.
Gothic Walrus
09-30-2004, 04:04 PM
If the NGage had more than a handful of games available, it would be worth it. As it is, it's worthless as a console because of the almost nonexistent library...
I still think that it was a good idea. It just died in its execution.
Scahom1
09-30-2004, 04:04 PM
I would have picked this up if my phone service worked with the phone. Oh well...
Cornfedwb
09-30-2004, 04:05 PM
If I can use the discount card for the ones in store, I'm on this like flies on poop. I actually need a new TMobile phone, and that price tops off any that can be had.
Discount card is only on software, no hardware. And Amazon has the QD for free if you sign a two-year TMobile contract.
Kaijufan
09-30-2004, 04:07 PM
It would just be easer to destroy my money then buy an Ngage.
BigDirty
09-30-2004, 04:29 PM
If I can use the discount card for the ones in store, I'm on this like flies on poop. I actually need a new TMobile phone, and that price tops off any that can be had.
Discount card is only on software, no hardware. And Amazon has the QD for free if you sign a two-year TMobile contract.
Rebate not good on existing numbers.... and my whopping $50 renewal credit from T-Mobile does jack, because I've got to get it through them....
emperordahc
09-30-2004, 04:35 PM
... heaheahea. I don't even need to bother w/ jokes in this thread. ;)
Stryffe2004
09-30-2004, 04:46 PM
I am not sure why everyone is so down of N-Gage. I have one of the orginals and I love it. I have a bluetooth headset and a 64 MB memory card, so I can download games directly to the phone. Gameloft makes some great games that are available for direct download and they are only $5. Right now I havethe following $5 games:
Blockbreaker
Nightmare Creatures
Rainbow Six 3
Rayman Bowling
Rayman 3
Sexy Poker
Siberian Strike Episodes 1 and 2
Solitaire
Speed Devils
XIII
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time
Rail Rider
Planet Zero
Since they are direclty on my memory card, I always have them and dont
have to worry about switching cartridges. They are great time killers and if you read the IGN reviews, most have gotten high scores. Don't knock N-Gage until you try it. I thought it sucked at first, but if you need a cell phone, it is the best deal going.
RedvsBlue
09-30-2004, 04:52 PM
I am not sure why everyone is so down of N-Gage. I have one of the orginals and I love it. I have a bluetooth headset and a 64 MB memory card, so I can download games directly to the phone. Gameloft makes some great games that are available for direct download and they are only $5. Right now I havethe following $5 games:
Blockbreaker
Nightmare Creatures
Rainbow Six 3
Rayman Bowling
Rayman 3
Sexy Poker
Siberian Strike Episodes 1 and 2
Solitaire
Speed Devils
XIII
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time
Rail Rider
Planet Zero
Since they are direclty on my memory card, I always have them and dont
have to worry about switching cartridges. They are great time killers and if you read the IGN reviews, most have gotten high scores. Don't knock N-Gage until you try it. I thought it sucked at first, but if you need a cell phone, it is the best deal going.
...
PsyClerk
10-01-2004, 09:18 AM
You have admitted to owning an N-Gage. You also admitted to spending $5 on a game called Sexy Poker.
Just start running, I'll try to buy you some time.
Stryffe2004
10-01-2004, 09:20 AM
Hey don't knock it 'til you try it. :wink:
Grave_Addiction
10-01-2004, 09:28 AM
My brother in law bought one when they first came out, and I laughed mightily at him.
But he didn't get it to play games. He mainly uses it for MP3s and occasionally to talk on the phone.
Do you guys think it's worth the $60 price tag for the non-gaming features? I honestly don't know much about the N-Gage.
Cornfedwb
10-01-2004, 09:30 AM
My brother in law bought one when they first came out, and I laughed mightily at him.
But he didn't get it to play games. He mainly uses it for MP3s and occasionally to talk on the phone.
Do you guys think it's worth the $60 price tag for the non-gaming features? I honestly don't know much about the N-Gage.
Not from experience, but its supposedly terrible to try to use it as a phone.
PsyClerk
10-01-2004, 09:35 AM
Do you like talking into a taco? I guess maybe if you have some fantasy of being Maxwell Smart, this could work.
"Missed it by THAT much!"
Cornfedwb
10-01-2004, 09:37 AM
Do you like talking into a taco? I guess maybe if you have some fantasy of being Maxwell Smart, this could work.
"Missed it by THAT much!"
Only if I've been drinking enough for the taco to talk back....
edit - somehow it didn't think I typed anything the first time.. odd.
pimp tyranny
10-01-2004, 09:41 AM
hmmm
-Never4ever-
10-01-2004, 10:26 AM
Its the crap original one which isn't too bad of a price since its a game system, phone, MP3 player and a FM radio.
But seeing as it is... crap.. sort of a waste, dont you think?
As a pnone alone it's easily worth the $60, let alone a Pnone with MP3 support , FM radio, lets you play homebrewn games. But of corse everyone has to get that "it sucks" joke in, cause, you know, it's cool :roll:
guyver2077
10-01-2004, 10:28 AM
why didnt anyone pm me this deal lol....you know i was looklng for one...now to buy or not to buy???
PsyClerk
10-01-2004, 10:30 AM
As a pnone alone it's easily worth the $60, let alone a Pnone with MP3 support , FM radio, lets you play homebrewn games. But of corse everyone has to get that "it sucks" joke in, cause, you know, it's cool :roll:
No, it's not cool, it's easy.
You know...because it sucks.
Cornfedwb
10-01-2004, 10:32 AM
Its the crap original one which isn't too bad of a price since its a game system, phone, MP3 player and a FM radio.
But seeing as it is... crap.. sort of a waste, dont you think?
As a pnone alone it's easily worth the $60, let alone a Pnone with MP3 support , FM radio, lets you play homebrewn games. But of corse everyone has to get that "it sucks" joke in, cause, you know, it's cool :roll:
So a phone that is a pain in the ass to use, an MP3 player thats a pain in the ass to use, a game console with a very small library (and is a supreme pain in the ass to change cartridges on)... just because it has alot of features, if they all suck.. its still shit.
Yep. Nokia just couldn't execute on this one...
GuilewasNK
10-01-2004, 10:37 AM
Do you like talking into a taco?
Double entendres ABOUND! (My mind really needs to stay out of the gutter, lol).
guyver2077
10-01-2004, 10:42 AM
why does everyone hate this damn phone..i understand it has flaws but it is still better then 80% of phones out there.
Before they were released, the guys at EB had a store demo they were passing off to everyone in the store. I tried playing Tomb Raider. Man that was an awful five minutes! (I'm surprised I lasted that long.)
Cornfedwb
10-01-2004, 10:45 AM
why does everyone hate this damn phone..i understand it has flaws but it is still better then 80% of phones out there.
What do you consider "better" about it? As a phone, its much worse than most of whats out there, if you're looking at extra features, yes it has more, but the majority of them are executed very poorly.
guyver2077
10-01-2004, 10:49 AM
the actual phone system...nokia are always superb. the taco idea sucks so i guess ill have to get a bluetooth headset
guyver2077
10-01-2004, 11:17 AM
thanks OP. ordered.
i wanted the qd but didnt want to spend so much money. i really just want a means of playing wwe after shock and this solves the problem. it would also be a great backup phone should something happen to my phone.
also for the person that has a b;uetooth headset for this phone. which one do you have??
Stryffe2004
10-01-2004, 11:23 AM
I have it and the Jabbra 250 bluetooth headset. it works like a charm. The features are actually very easy to use. The menus are easy to navigate and access. I recommed a memory card as well. I have a bunch of games on my memory card, so I don't even worry about changing cartridges. Also, you can copy files direclty from your PC to the memory card if you have a card reader. I have pictures of my wife and kids as my wallpaper. I imagine you could do the same with MP3 and Real Player files.
I will admit it is not the easiest thing to talk on w/o the headset, but if you have the headset, all of that goes away. $60 is a steal. The d/l games are good and they actually have some decent looking ones cmoing out as well. Try finding a tri-band, bluetooth enabled, USB cable, MP3 playing , calendar, calculator and speakerphone for $60 anywhere else.
guyver2077
10-01-2004, 11:34 AM
yea i know. i have a 3650 which i use to copy files from and to my computer. i sync them with bluetooth. i love my phone. can you give me a link to the headset you recommend. i know it will most probably work with my 3650 as well.
Stryffe2004
10-01-2004, 11:53 AM
Here is the one I use:
http://www.jabra.com/products/FreeSpeak_Bluetooth.htm
guyver2077
10-01-2004, 12:25 PM
im going to scour ebay to check it out
Darkflight
10-01-2004, 12:29 PM
Anyone know if the n-Gage will work with prepaid cingular? I wouldn't mind getting a 2nd one as an extra backup for relatives...
SadieDee
10-01-2004, 01:35 PM
Yep. Nokia just couldn't execute on this one...
They didn't have to, it killed itself :D j/k
They obviously didn't do enough market testing or research. There are just too many things wrong with it IMO.
daphatty
10-01-2004, 02:03 PM
I am not sure why everyone is so down of N-Gage. I have one of the orginals and I love it. I have a bluetooth headset and a 64 MB memory card, so I can download games directly to the phone. Gameloft makes some great games that are available for direct download and they are only $5. Right now I havethe following $5 games:
Blockbreaker
Nightmare Creatures
Rainbow Six 3
Rayman Bowling
Rayman 3
Sexy Poker
Siberian Strike Episodes 1 and 2
Solitaire
Speed Devils
XIII
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time
Rail Rider
Planet Zero
Since they are direclty on my memory card, I always have them and dont
have to worry about switching cartridges. They are great time killers and if you read the IGN reviews, most have gotten high scores. Don't knock N-Gage until you try it. I thought it sucked at first, but if you need a cell phone, it is the best deal going.
:rofl:
Stryffe2004
10-01-2004, 02:09 PM
Yep. Nokia just couldn't execute on this one...
They didn't have to, it killed itself :D j/k
They obviously didn't do enough market testing or research. There are just too many things wrong with it IMO.
Nokia definitely made a lot of mistakes, but it is good to see them try to fix the mistakes by releasing the QD. It has potential and you can see it in games like ONE, Pocket Kingdom and Pathway to Glory. The N-Gage will never replace the GBA/SP, but as an multifunction unit, it is pretty darn good.
alfonsosoriano
10-01-2004, 02:35 PM
A taco for $60?
-Never4ever-
10-01-2004, 03:55 PM
Its the crap original one which isn't too bad of a price since its a game system, phone, MP3 player and a FM radio.
But seeing as it is... crap.. sort of a waste, dont you think?
As a pnone alone it's easily worth the $60, let alone a Pnone with MP3 support , FM radio, lets you play homebrewn games. But of corse everyone has to get that "it sucks" joke in, cause, you know, it's cool :roll:
So a phone that is a pain in the ass to use, an MP3 player thats a pain in the ass to use, a game console with a very small library (and is a supreme pain in the ass to change cartridges on)... just because it has alot of features, if they all suck.. its still shit.
That's a very convincing arguement... from someone who hasn't used one.
At $60 it's worth it, all "it sucks, please like me!" jokes aside.
-Never4ever-
10-01-2004, 03:56 PM
I am not sure why everyone is so down of N-Gage. I have one of the orginals and I love it. I have a bluetooth headset and a 64 MB memory card, so I can download games directly to the phone. Gameloft makes some great games that are available for direct download and they are only $5. Right now I havethe following $5 games:
Blockbreaker
Nightmare Creatures
Rainbow Six 3
Rayman Bowling
Rayman 3
Sexy Poker
Siberian Strike Episodes 1 and 2
Solitaire
Speed Devils
XIII
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time
Rail Rider
Planet Zero
Since they are direclty on my memory card, I always have them and dont
have to worry about switching cartridges. They are great time killers and if you read the IGN reviews, most have gotten high scores. Don't knock N-Gage until you try it. I thought it sucked at first, but if you need a cell phone, it is the best deal going.
:rofl:
He does have a point, most of those games are pretty fun. Poker is kinda fun :)
PsyClerk
10-01-2004, 05:18 PM
That's a very convincing arguement... from someone who hasn't used one.
I have a feeling this assumption might bite you in the ass. This is Cornfedwb we're talking about, after all.
At $60 it's worth it, all "it sucks, please like me!" jokes aside.
You're right. I think I'll go with a "I am far superior to you, thus your opinion is worth less than nothing, peon!" attitude instead. :P
bignick
10-01-2004, 05:36 PM
If I can use the discount card for the ones in store, I'm on this like flies on poop. I actually need a new TMobile phone, and that price tops off any that can be had.
Get any GSM phone!
http://www.lockfree.com/index.html
Cornfedwb
10-01-2004, 05:39 PM
That's a very convincing arguement... from someone who hasn't used one.
At $60 it's worth it, all "it sucks, please like me!" jokes aside.
Used one... hell I own one, got it on release date. And it still blows monkey nuts. I put it along with the Jaguar and every gimmicky controller I've bought (Fishing Reel, Baseball Bat, etc) in the shit I wasted way too much cash on pile.
guyver2077
10-01-2004, 05:44 PM
well this is probably one of the best things you can buy for $60. i know ill atleast get some use out of it....
DenisDFat
10-01-2004, 05:50 PM
still $100 too much.
guyver2077
10-01-2004, 08:21 PM
Here is the one I use:
http://www.jabra.com/products/FreeSpeak_Bluetooth.htm
well im watching one on ebay as we speak. how good is the quality and range on that device. and is it comfortable to use?
David85
10-01-2004, 08:32 PM
I would spend the $60 on just the MP3 player, if I didn't think it was crap.
So how is the MP3 player?
sying
10-02-2004, 12:31 AM
I bought one, but I think its broke. I'm going to exchange it for another one tomorrow.
guyver2077
10-07-2004, 08:48 PM
man i just received the phone yesterday.....man is this phone awesome!!!! it is much like my 3650 except no camera but other than that a+
radio is great. great quality.... game are great. tpny hawk looks and sounds great .. and better yet the phone came in all its original packaging with cd rom and usb cables and stereo headsets etc.....MINT!!
BARELY USED and even still had the protective sticker on the screen!!
thank you OP
help1
10-07-2004, 08:56 PM
see once you look at it as a phone and not a GBA its REALLY good
guyver2077
10-07-2004, 09:21 PM
i knew it was always good...its nokia they rock
anywayz its a great phone with endless features..
u can even record from the radio...
sying
10-07-2004, 10:39 PM
they have a 79.99 QD at the B&M locations, if you can find them. The 59.99 one didn't work, so I exchanged it out and paid the difference, which is worth the non-sidetakingness
D. Monic
10-29-2004, 08:41 AM
Used original N-Gage's are back in stock at Gamestop.com, for those interested.
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=909069
If you think of it as a portable game system, I agree it's not that great. As a phone that can do a bunch of other stuff, it seems okay to me. Should be fun to tinker with.
And remember, there's a decent homebrew/emulation scene for the N-Gage, which you can get info about here: http://ngage.dcemu.co.uk/
I can't wait to try out Mame on this thing.
-DM
oasis007
10-29-2004, 08:58 AM
Hi guys, question:
I already have Cingular wireless. Can I just pop in my phone's card and talk, or do I need to have the phone activated? (assuming I bought one used).
ohnoitschris
10-29-2004, 09:11 AM
well? how is the mp3 player? and what kind of medium does it store on?
*too damn cheap to buy an iPod*
BigDirty
10-29-2004, 10:10 AM
well? how is the mp3 player? and what kind of medium does it store on?
*too damn cheap to buy an iPod*
The MP3 player is OK, it uses MMC cards (not SD), but the key feature is that it also plays .RM files, so you can watch video on it as well.
A 128meg card ran me $18 and 1gb cards are going about $70.... but also you can use the cards to store other things as well, like SIS games, etc.
Stryffe2004
10-29-2004, 10:23 AM
well? how is the mp3 player? and what kind of medium does it store on?
*too damn cheap to buy an iPod*
The MP3 player is OK, it uses MMC cards (not SD), but the key feature is that it also plays .RM files, so you can watch video on it as well.
A 128meg card ran me $18 and 1gb cards are going about $70.... but also you can use the cards to store other things as well, like SIS games, etc.
So you can use cards larger than 128 mb?
BigDirty
10-29-2004, 10:43 AM
Yes you can, even though the manual only says it supports 128 meg (which happens to be the size of the largest Nokia branded card)...
Stryffe2004
11-01-2004, 12:10 PM
Sweet!
guyver2077
11-01-2004, 12:20 PM
yea i got a 256mb card
BigDirty
11-01-2004, 12:42 PM
I've got a 128mb card in right now, but I'm probably going to get a 512 or 1g once I finish upgrading my machine. Right now, I've been able to copy all of my games onto the one card, and since they use the same/similar .DLLs and APIs, there is some overlap, but also I've got the collection of ringtone and a couple other symbian games and poof, the space is all taken up.
The good thing about it is that I don't have to worry about opening it up and losing the little cards while I'm on the road. If you think a GBA cart is easy to loose, something 1/4th the size of a credit card is that much more easy to loose. But now I want to toss on some .RM files and .MP3s, just so I don't always have to use it for games while I'm mobile.
soulwish2003
11-01-2004, 02:23 PM
mmmm... sexy poker...
You have admitted to owning an N-Gage. You also admitted to spending $5 on a game called Sexy Poker.
Just start running, I'll try to buy you some time.
sying
11-01-2004, 05:46 PM
If I can use the discount card for the ones in store, I'm on this like flies on poop. I actually need a new TMobile phone, and that price tops off any that can be had.
ITs 79.99 PO for the QD B&M if they have them. Call around maybe you'll find a gem.
BigDirty
11-01-2004, 05:51 PM
If I can use the discount card for the ones in store, I'm on this like flies on poop. I actually need a new TMobile phone, and that price tops off any that can be had.
ITs 79.99 PO for the QD B&M if they have them. Call around maybe you'll find a gem.
Look throughout here, and you probably could tell I already got a model one, and can't be happier with it. :lol:
I actually like having the radio and MP3 player on board, which is missing from the QD, and I actually enjoy the side talking as well.
Stryffe2004
11-01-2004, 05:59 PM
$79.99 for QD? Hmmm? I was looking to get one for $99.99 to have a smaller alternative to my Original Flavor. I will have to look into this.
Stryffe2004
11-01-2004, 06:03 PM
mmmm... sexy poker...
You have admitted to owning an N-Gage. You also admitted to spending $5 on a game called Sexy Poker.
Just start running, I'll try to buy you some time.
It really is a fun game. Don't write it off because of the name. . .
King Bahamut
11-02-2004, 11:46 AM
Love that rolling on the floor laughing smiley. As for the N-Gage, I already have a cellphone and an ipod, so I don't see much of a use for it. Also the shape of the N-Gage...just no. I am planning on getting a new phone in April, but it'll be another Verizon phone. There's just too many factors limiting the N-Gage in terms of a viable buy.
akilshohen
11-02-2004, 03:17 PM
Do you know if B&M have them for sale used? Is it possible that I can use the code thing to make it compatitble with AT&T? I really want a new cell phone and this seems perfect since I can get a 1 gig card to play all my MP3's and games.
Trakan
11-02-2004, 07:30 PM
I heard there's a third version of the N-Gage coming out.
Milkyman
11-03-2004, 04:18 AM
i need a gsm phone to get me through the next few months until the Treo 650 hits the GSM carriers, anyone think this would be a good interim purchase? It's hard to find a decent phone without a contract.
BigDirty
11-03-2004, 09:53 AM
i need a gsm phone to get me through the next few months until the Treo 650 hits the GSM carriers, anyone think this would be a good interim purchase? It's hard to find a decent phone without a contract.
It's better than a decent phone. Anyone who has one knows that once you spend 20 minutes with it, you pall in love and can't picture yourself with any other phone. It's a great little electronic "swiss army knife"
Stryffe2004
11-03-2004, 10:11 AM
i need a gsm phone to get me through the next few months until the Treo 650 hits the GSM carriers, anyone think this would be a good interim purchase? It's hard to find a decent phone without a contract.
It's better than a decent phone. Anyone who has one knows that once you spend 20 minutes with it, you pall in love and can't picture yourself with any other phone. It's a great little electronic "swiss army knife"
Agreed. My initial impression of the N-Gage was "What a stupid idea!" After picking one up for $100 though, my impression is "What a great idea!"
Grave_Addiction
11-03-2004, 10:17 AM
Okay, I'm actually thinking about picking one of these up for the wife.
I've been looking to get her a cell phone for really cheap.
Will the phone service only work with Nokia, or can I use another company? Also, will it work with Nokia prepaid?
Milkyman
11-03-2004, 12:19 PM
uh nokia doesnt provide service only phones. this should work with any gsm provider cingular/att, t-mobile, etc
Engineer_J
11-03-2004, 05:08 PM
can anyone link a site with the type and price of the cards I would need to get to play mp3's
Thanks
Grave_Addiction
11-03-2004, 05:11 PM
Hello kind sir, but I do not believe Nokia provides service, but only phones. This should work with any gsm provider cingular/att, t-mobile, etc., your majesty.
Ahhh, stupid me.
BigDirty
11-03-2004, 05:16 PM
can anyone link a site with the type and price of the cards I would need to get to play mp3's
Thanks
It takes MMCs (Multi Media Cards). Your best bet would be to head over to pricewatch and look under Flash Media, MMC, and then the size you are looking for. Especially since the price of media tends to fluctuate. I got a 128 meg house brand from www.areocooler.com for $18.
Make sure you get a MMC and not a SD card. They're similar, but SDs are too thick for the NGage.
Milkyman
11-03-2004, 10:32 PM
damnit, it says ships in 24 hours but when you add to cart it says backordered ugh.
Grave_Addiction
11-03-2004, 11:22 PM
Does anyone know how much these are B&M?
BigDirty
11-04-2004, 12:31 AM
Does anyone know how much these are B&M?
Most GS B&M stores should be 59.99. That's how I grabbed mine
Milkyman
11-04-2004, 01:22 AM
I called up gamestop today to see if they had any but i guess "used ngages" is a bit of a tongue twister or something, he didnt understand me at first and thought I was asking about guilty gear
Grave_Addiction
11-04-2004, 07:33 AM
LOL. Well, I think I'm gonna go pick me one up today.
Do you guys know if they are very difficult to unlock to use it as a phone?
Milkyman
11-04-2004, 08:36 PM
even though it said backordered mine shipped already woohoo!
Grave_Addiction
11-04-2004, 10:35 PM
even though it said backordered mine shipped already woohoo!
Good stuff. I got mine today. The only problem is that it didn't come with the disc or any instructions, so Im trying to hunt some down now.
saigumi
11-04-2004, 10:43 PM
If the NGage had more than a handful of games available, it would be worth it. As it is, it's worthless as a console because of the almost nonexistent library...
I still think that it was a good idea. It just died in its execution.
It does. Just get a memory card and load it with any Symbian OS game out there(tens of thousands). It will run any software that the Nokia 6000 series ones do.
I have my spreadsheets, about 50 Java-based games, and a few office type apps loading on my memory card. It's 512 MB, so no worries on ever taking it out.
guyver2077
11-04-2004, 10:50 PM
yea ngage rocks...i have a 256mb mmc...and i have a bunch of games,movies,music,apps etc on it.....
Milkyman
11-05-2004, 03:34 AM
yea ngage rocks...i have a 256mb mmc...and i have a bunch of games,movies,music,apps etc on it.....
Anyone got a good link for software? Also is there any onboard memory or is a memory card a must?
guyver2077
11-05-2004, 03:40 AM
if your gonna put stuff on it get an mmc. i dont recommend you put anything big on the device memory.
Grave_Addiction
11-05-2004, 09:48 AM
Well, I ended up going and picking up the N-Gage yesterday. The system seems pretty damn cool, but it didn't come with any of the cables or discs, so I think I may take it back and save up a bit for a brand new one.
I figure by the time I go out and find all the cables I need I'll end up spending about the same for what I can get a brand new one for.
BigDirty
11-05-2004, 10:12 AM
Well, I ended up going and picking up the N-Gage yesterday. The system seems pretty damn cool, but it didn't come with any of the cables or discs, so I think I may take it back and save up a bit for a brand new one.
I figure by the time I go out and find all the cables I need I'll end up spending about the same for what I can get a brand new one for.
Yeah, but also if you got a model one, and the radio is important to you, then it's probably the best you're going to get. It's a tough call, personally I can't see having mine without the onboard radio/MP3 features, just because that's what I use most frequently.
The headset will runs $15 for the stereo headset, and that's the main one you need. If you just need a hands free one, the little micro-plug nokia works for the NGage. (It also works as a mono headset for games/radio/mp3 player... I pull that off at work sometimes), and those can be picked up almost anywhere for <$10, I've seen them in Dollar Stores and on clearance at KMart for $2.00.
I mentioned in another thread that all the tools you need are at NGage.com, and can be downloaded. As for the USB cable, you really are better off getting one of the x in one flash memory readers (which many can be found FAR), because the USB link is a little flaky at best. Spend the weekend with it, see how you like it before returning it. You'll probably end up keeping it.
Milkyman
11-09-2004, 11:45 AM
Just got my N-gage today, i think they sent me a broken one! the charging port... theres nothing inside, no contacts for the ac adapter to touch, when i stick it in it just wiggles around in empty space.. am i doing something wrong?
edit:
Here's a picture,
http://www.milk-man.net/images/broken.jpg
And the shrink wrap on it was broken when I looked in the box, I think some prick at gamestop.com switched me his broken unit! D*(@&#$*(!!@
BigDirty
11-09-2004, 12:09 PM
No, that's a broken NGage... call, complain, bitch, yell, moan....
Grave_Addiction
11-09-2004, 01:46 PM
Damn man, that sucks. Can you take it to a B&M store and trade it in, or will you have to mess with sending it back and waiting for a replacement?
Milkyman
11-09-2004, 10:04 PM
I called and didn't have to yell or anything, I explained how it was broken, how it looked tampered with and they emailed me a link for a fedex prepaid shipping label... i have ot wait till they get it and then wait for them to ship another one though.
the one i got look brand spanking new, wow
even the cords are in their original packaging and came with an un opened tmobile sim
wow
Grave_Addiction
11-10-2004, 08:21 AM
the one i got look brand spanking new, wow
even the cords are in their original packaging and came with an un opened tmobile sim
wow
Man, good work. I got one in really great shape too. The plastic covering is still on the screen.
Although the previous owner chose to record some strange-ass poetry on it. It was pretty gay, and I had to promptly delete them. I had to keep a couple of them just for good times sake.
Milkyman
11-10-2004, 08:53 AM
the one i got look brand spanking new, wow
even the cords are in their original packaging and came with an un opened tmobile sim
wow
Man, good work. I got one in really great shape too. The plastic covering is still on the screen.
Although the previous owner chose to record some strange-ass poetry on it. It was pretty gay, and I had to promptly delete them. I had to keep a couple of them just for good times sake.
haha i'm hoping for something funny like that
any good s60 sites that you guys recommend?
i don't need n-gage games, rather small useful apps (homebrew, commecial) review whatever
thanks in advance
with my bluetooth headset, this thing is great
Milkyman
11-16-2004, 10:17 PM
my replacement is backordered! i hate gamestop.com!
Sarang01
11-17-2004, 12:05 AM
I'm just wondering here with all of ya'll that like the homebrew idea for the N-Gage if you've ever heard of the GP32? It's more expensive, has an MP3 setup as well as USB but is packing some REAL power for the hardware as well as having at least one dynamite looking game for it which is "Astonishia Story R". There are other games as well like beat em' up's but "Astonishia" really comes to mind considering the FMV's that are part of it.
Also on the homebrew scene end they provide you with the materials you need with you registration # or send you a booklet on how to do it.
Here's something REALLY cool about it you just HAVE to hear. This person is porting the original RE to it with .bmp's and it looks just about PERFECT albeit dry and that's the only drawback.