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Unfortunately, graphics have never been a priority in RIM's eyes. Blackberries haven't ever been about the graphics. The storm is the only blackberry that even TRIES to have a decent looking OS. And it's still not quite there yet (if you think the storm games are lacking, check out the selection for any other blackberry)
People don't usually (read: ever) buy a blackberry for games. And there's a reason for that. Are there some good games for the storm? Yeah, definitely (bubble army, tiki towers, air traffic controller, field towers).
Will they EVER be as smooth as the iphone/ipod touch? No, probably not. RIM may decide to unlock hardware accelerated graphics in the future (word is the storm's processor is built for accelerated gfx), but as of now, it's not even on the radar in the rumor mill.
If games are your thing I suggest going for a PSP or DS since they make the ipod games look like a joke much like the ipod makes the storm games look as dated.
06-08-09 03:30 AM - The bolded part is the truth! Until major developers start making games specifically for the Storm, I see the current games as good time wasters. Like in a boring meeting, waiting for the train, at the doctor's, etc..Unfortunately, graphics have never been a priority in RIM's eyes. Blackberries haven't ever been about the graphics. The storm is the only blackberry that even TRIES to have a decent looking OS. And it's still not quite there yet (if you think the storm games are lacking, check out the selection for any other blackberry)
People don't usually (read: ever) buy a blackberry for games. And there's a reason for that. Are there some good games for the storm? Yeah, definitely (bubble army, tiki towers, air traffic controller, field towers).
Will they EVER be as smooth as the iphone/ipod touch? No, probably not. RIM may decide to unlock hardware accelerated graphics in the future (word is the storm's processor is built for accelerated gfx), but as of now, it's not even on the radar in the rumor mill.
If games are your thing I suggest going for a PSP or DS since they make the ipod games look like a joke much like the ipod makes the storm games look as dated.
If you really want gaming console quality games, then get the PSP-3000, PSP Go, or a DS. Sony's done a lot of cool things to tether the PSP and PS3 together, allowing you to unlock different things for the PSP game. And the 1.6 million color, 4.3" screen on the PSP is just...gorgeous...06-08-09 11:31 AM - Very true. It's not like you'll ever find a game like Phantom Hourglass on a PDA. Especially when there are dedicated systems for such things. I expect you'll see a DS-phone before you see a true Blackberry or iPhone gaming console, mostly because all they have to do is duct tape the phone hardware to the darn thing.If games are your thing I suggest going for a PSP or DS since they make the ipod games look like a joke much like the ipod makes the storm games look as dated.
Biggest thing I've ever seen on a PDA system is a Windows Mobile MMO that is cross-platform with PC. Better have a VGA screen and a huge SD card if you want it to run, though!Last edited by Polychrome; 06-08-09 at 06:24 PM.
06-08-09 06:21 PM - Tethering is expensive however, as you have to pay for a full broadband data plan. Great for people who already have a tethering plan, not so great for others. May as well get the MiFi anyway, as it costs the same to have the extra line.
Last I heard out of the rumor-mill, these Japanese companies are trying to avoid anything that results in a monthly charge (apparently there's a lot of free Wi-Fi in Japan), and I guess nobody's gonna shell out the bandwidth for prepaid cellular data.06-09-09 12:36 AM - Give it time? Some people spent $400 on this phone...why should they have to wait?
I agree. I don't believe this Storm will ever live up to our expectations.
I bet you Sony can do a better job at making their PSP make phone calls, than RIM can do at making a nice interface.Unfortunately, graphics have never been a priority in RIM's eyes. Blackberries haven't ever been about the graphics....If games are your thing I suggest going for a PSP or DS since they make the ipod games look like a joke much like the ipod makes the storm games look as dated.06-09-09 01:56 PM - I have no problems with the storm interface. Sorry that you do, I would hate to be dissatisfied with the phone i use every day
c'est la vie
Sony makes great phones. I loved my k790i, but i do love the storm much more. Better interface, better at making calls. It's not everyone's ideal, but it does everything i need it to and hasnt given me any griefLast edited by kinggeoff; 06-09-09 at 02:16 PM.
06-09-09 02:14 PM - I do have a ds and psp but they are huge to carry around to and I disagree with how you say the ds is better than the iPhone. The ds also has very poor graphics and I think iPhone games look way better than a ds game.
Unfortunately, graphics have never been a priority in RIM's eyes. Blackberries haven't ever been about the graphics. The storm is the only blackberry that even TRIES to have a decent looking OS. And it's still not quite there yet (if you think the storm games are lacking, check out the selection for any other blackberry)
People don't usually (read: ever) buy a blackberry for games. And there's a reason for that. Are there some good games for the storm? Yeah, definitely (bubble army, tiki towers, air traffic controller, field towers).
Will they EVER be as smooth as the iphone/ipod touch? No, probably not. RIM may decide to unlock hardware accelerated graphics in the future (word is the storm's processor is built for accelerated gfx), but as of now, it's not even on the radar in the rumor mill.
If games are your thing I suggest going for a PSP or DS since they make the ipod games look like a joke much like the ipod makes the storm games look as dated.06-09-09 02:28 PM
