Games

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==N900 Gaming==
 
The [[Nokia N900|N900]] makes a great gaming device. It has TV out, accelerometers, and hardware support for 3D graphics.
The [[Nokia N900|N900]] makes a great gaming device. It has TV out, accelerometers, and hardware support for 3D graphics.
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There is a range of options to get games on your device.
There is a range of options to get games on your device.
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==Native Games and  Games Publishers==
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===Native Games and  Games Publishers===
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The N900 supports SDL and hardware accelerated 3D [[OpenGL-ES|OpenGL ES]], allowing it to run many Linux games.  Several are available in the [[Open development/Maemo roadmap/Fremantle|Maemo 5]] [[extras]] repository.
The N900 supports SDL and hardware accelerated 3D [[OpenGL-ES|OpenGL ES]], allowing it to run many Linux games.  Several are available in the [[Open development/Maemo roadmap/Fremantle|Maemo 5]] [[extras]] repository.
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** [[Miniature]] - a networked, community-developed chess program, designed for Maemo - coming soon
** [[Miniature]] - a networked, community-developed chess program, designed for Maemo - coming soon
* [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=31658 Quake3]
* [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=31658 Quake3]
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* [[uqm | The Ur-Quan Masters (Starcontrol 2)]]
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* [[uqm|The Ur-Quan Masters (Starcontrol 2)]]
* [[Starcraft]]
* [[Starcraft]]
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===Rovio===
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====Rovio====
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[http://www.rovio.com/ Rovio] have ported the following games to the N900:
[http://www.rovio.com/ Rovio] have ported the following games to the N900:
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[http://store.ovi.com/publisher/RovioMobile/ Ovi Rovio Games]
[http://store.ovi.com/publisher/RovioMobile/ Ovi Rovio Games]
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====SIO2 Interactive====
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===SIO2 Interactive===
SIO2 Interactive  have ported their Open Source 3D engine to the N900, and have released a number of games.
SIO2 Interactive  have ported their Open Source 3D engine to the N900, and have released a number of games.
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[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=43202 SIO2 Games Thread]
[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=43202 SIO2 Games Thread]
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====Secret Exit====
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===Secret Exit===
Secret Exit will be releasing a number of games for N900
Secret Exit will be releasing a number of games for N900
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[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=42412&highlight=zeemote Secret Exit Game Thread]
[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=42412&highlight=zeemote Secret Exit Game Thread]
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===Flash Games===
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== Palm WebOS games ==
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==Flash Games==
As the N900 supports Flash 9 and has a hardware keyboard, many Flash games should just work. [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=34472&highlight=flash+games Read more about the options].
As the N900 supports Flash 9 and has a hardware keyboard, many Flash games should just work. [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=34472&highlight=flash+games Read more about the options].
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===Emulators===
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==Emulators==
There are [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=34526 many emulators] of older game consoles available for Maemo.
There are [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=34526 many emulators] of older game consoles available for Maemo.
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* Exult - [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=5978 The engine for some of the Ultima series has been run on previous versions of maemo]
* Exult - [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=5978 The engine for some of the Ultima series has been run on previous versions of maemo]
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===Game Controllers and Peripherals===
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==Game Controllers and Peripherals==
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====WiiMote as Gamepad/Remote====
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===WiiMote as Gamepad/Remote===
* [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=43050 Wiimote] - Use your wiimote to play games! WiiMote can also be used GLOBALLY with your N900
* [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=43050 Wiimote] - Use your wiimote to play games! WiiMote can also be used GLOBALLY with your N900
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0wbLaMXeu4 Video Here]
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0wbLaMXeu4 Video Here]
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====Play-station Six Axis Controller====
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===Play-station Six Axis Controller===
The Six axis Controller now works on the N900
The Six axis Controller now works on the N900
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* [http://www.youtube.com/user/OzN900 More Videos Here]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/OzN900 More Videos Here]
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====Wii Balance Board====
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===Wii Balance Board===
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lMtDv-khKQ  N900 and Wii Balance Board Video]
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lMtDv-khKQ  N900 and Wii Balance Board Video]
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====Zeemote====
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===Zeemote===
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[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=51209 Connect one or more Zeemote Joysticks to the N900 using ZeeControl]
[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=51209 Connect one or more Zeemote Joysticks to the N900 using ZeeControl]
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====Game Gripper====
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===Game Gripper===
[http://www.home.game-gripper.com/ The Game Gripper is a slip-on gamepad accessory for the N900.]
[http://www.home.game-gripper.com/ The Game Gripper is a slip-on gamepad accessory for the N900.]
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=== Frequently asked questions ===
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== Frequently asked questions ==
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====Will N900 play games from big companies?====
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===Will N900 play games from big companies?===
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Nokia has publicly stated that they are fully committed to creating a proper channel for Premium content publishers to sell their content in a protected form via their Ovi Store. [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=34783]
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Nokia has publicly stated that they are fully committed to creating a proper channel for Premium content publishers to sell their content in a protected form via their Ovi Store. [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=34783]
As for what we have now, well from what Ive researched there are vast repositories of games, both old and some semi new where one can get games for the N900. The very nature of the device is such that the onus is upon the user to do the necessary research to find what will work.  
As for what we have now, well from what Ive researched there are vast repositories of games, both old and some semi new where one can get games for the N900. The very nature of the device is such that the onus is upon the user to do the necessary research to find what will work.  

Revision as of 10:51, 6 December 2010

Image:SNES.jpg

The N900 makes a great gaming device. It has TV out, accelerometers, and hardware support for 3D graphics.

Video showing what can be done with 3D and TV out

There is a range of options to get games on your device.

Contents

Native Games and Games Publishers

The N900 supports SDL and hardware accelerated 3D OpenGL ES, allowing it to run many Linux games. Several are available in the Maemo 5 extras repository.

Rovio

Rovio have ported the following games to the N900:

  • Bounce Evolution
  • Angry Birds. The Community have also created custom level editor for this great game

Both are available from the Ovi store Ovi Rovio Games

SIO2 Interactive

SIO2 Interactive have ported their Open Source 3D engine to the N900, and have released a number of games.

SIO2 Games Thread

Secret Exit

Secret Exit will be releasing a number of games for N900

Secret Exit Game Thread

Palm WebOS games

Main article: Preenv


Flash Games

As the N900 supports Flash 9 and has a hardware keyboard, many Flash games should just work. Read more about the options.

Emulators

There are many emulators of older game consoles available for Maemo.

Other console emulators are not working 100% yet, but are available for the adventurous:

Some other terminal emulators exist for Linux, but do not work on Maemo:

Game Controllers and Peripherals

WiiMote as Gamepad/Remote

Video Here

Play-station Six Axis Controller

The Six axis Controller now works on the N900

Wii Balance Board

N900 and Wii Balance Board Video

Zeemote

Connect one or more Zeemote Joysticks to the N900 using ZeeControl

Game Gripper

The Game Gripper is a slip-on gamepad accessory for the N900.

Frequently asked questions

Will N900 play games from big companies?

Nokia has publicly stated that they are fully committed to creating a proper channel for Premium content publishers to sell their content in a protected form via their Ovi Store. [1]

As for what we have now, well from what Ive researched there are vast repositories of games, both old and some semi new where one can get games for the N900. The very nature of the device is such that the onus is upon the user to do the necessary research to find what will work.

There are numerous emulators where you can play thousands of old games for the NES, Gameboy, GBA, etc.

As for DOS Games, it is yet to be seen if we can expect full compatibility, but rest assured, someone, somewhere is working on it.

Being that it is such a new device, and has yet to achieve anywhere near market penetration, the number of developers working on is still relatively small.

Maemo is a developers dream but give it 6 months before you have precompiled, easy to use games…

My two cents for now. You have the full internet in your pocket! Isn’t that enough?

What if I want a game that is not yet available?

See above (where do I get software from)

All my previous phones have run Java games: why can’t I play them on N900?

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Java is currently available for the N900 but requires some manual installation.

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