OP UPDATED | iPhone 1st Gen games graphics. What do you think? (56k)

Here are some shots of upcoming iPhone games.

considering iPhone game development is just getting started, it seems very promising. As with any development platform that has all kinds of developers working on projects, the impressiveness of games will vary (GUN on the 360, for example)...but I think we can unequivally say iPhone visuals are clearly superior to DS visuals.

PSP comparisons are a bit more interesting.

IMO:

PSP ~ iPhone > > > > DS.

And I suspect they'll only get more impressive on the iPhone as Apple's iPhone sales go through the roof.

Remember, fence sitters: Starting July 11th, 8GB iPhones are $199! :D

But what do YOU think about the graphical prowess accumen of the iPhone relative to other handheld platforms?

iPhone - PSP official specs comparison:

PSP Product Specifications

* Product Name: PlayStation Portable (PSP)
* Color: Black
* Dimensions: Approx. 170 mm (L) x 74 mm (W) x 23 mm (D)
* Weight: Approx. 260 g (including battery)
* CPU: PSP CPU (System clock frequency 1~333MHz)
* Main Memory: 32MB
* Embedded DRAM: 4MB
* Display: 4.3 inch, 16:9 widescreen TFT LCD, 480 x 272 pixel (16.77 million colors), Max. 200 cd/m2 (with brightness control)


iPhone Specs

* ARM 1176 processor @ 412 Mhz
* PowerVR MBX 3D graphics co-processor
* 128 MB DRAM
* 320×480 px, 3.5 in, color LCD


Looks like the iPhone is pushing some power. No wonder games like Super Monkey Ball

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a6-cUOPoLY

^ this demo was made in 2 weeks by Sega!

look so good. And if you watch the video, the dev says it's much more powerful than they thought it was. They had to fly in another artist to scale UP the graphics in accordance with what the hardware can do.

Looks really nice except why is there a Super Mario screenshot?

Not bad at all.

And iphone 3G for $199

Must buy confirmed!!

Not bad at all.

And iphone 3G for $199

Must buy confirmed!!

kashim123

Wow, I'm impressed, that looks nice.Nagidar

Right on

meh, it look a mix between a cell phone game and ds game for most of them, but like the last 2 screens, it looks it between psp and ds, but closer to ds because, well its doesn't look at all that great....but then again 1st gen psp games looked like those..so mabe, idk. oh well, by the time games on this will start looking good the sonyphone will be out and it will have like a 7600go in them but u know different and be able to pump out graphics equal to half life 2 on medium-high.

yeah...anyways i dislike portable gaming, i prefer my rig and 360 for gaming, my ps3 for movies and well my lg shine v2 (free upgrade from a normal shine when u send it in) for a phone and gps/restaruant finder.

So nice...yea gota love the 199 price point..

But the monthly fees are not so nice....:(

That's pretty nice, but I'm extremely happy with my Sony Ericsson . With the ability to record live video, Video Calls, pop in my MP3's from my PS3/PC, touchscreen, Walkman radio/mp3's, internet, and a 5megapixel cybershot camera with flash. I'm pretty set...I'm jealous of these gaming application's though.

Why can't there just be a SUPER phone for me, it's a shame every phone has something over the others. I got my PSP/DS traveling until then.

Can't wait to get my 8GB. :)BioShockOwnz

How big are the games gonna be? I only got 8GB. In any case, I'll still have fun flicking through my colourful Cover Flow lol. Seriously album covers as well as separate single covers is just really slick.FrozenLiquid

That's pretty nice, but I'm extremely happy with my Sony Ericsson . With the ability to record live video, pop in my MP3's from my PS3/PC, touchscreen, Walkman radio/mp3's, and a 5megapixel cybershot camera with flash. I'm pretty set...I'm jealous of these gaming application's though.

Why can't there just be a SUPER phone for me, it's a shame every phone has something over the others. I got my PSP/DS traveling until then.

SolidTy

Can't wait to get my 8GB. :)BioShockOwnz

Yeah same here.

[QUOTE="SolidTy"]

That's pretty nice, but I'm extremely happy with my Sony Ericsson . With the ability to record live video, pop in my MP3's from my PS3/PC, touchscreen, Walkman radio/mp3's, and a 5megapixel cybershot camera with flash. I'm pretty set...I'm jealous of these gaming application's though.

Why can't there just be a SUPER phone for me, it's a shame every phone has something over the others. I got my PSP/DS traveling until then.

FrozenLiquid

Yeah, I had to import from Japan this last Xmas, since they don't have the 5megapixel stateside yet. It is a bit awkward, but I got used to it for the main feature for me, Video Recording. I use it all the time, great for traveling. I almost bought the iPhone, but I want a model that blows mine away, then I'm sold. Laughably, I did have an NGAGE back in the day.

I do agree with you on the Camera front. I have a Nikon DX 10.1 Megapixel., but on small business trips, the Ericsson does the job.

So nice...yea gota love the 199 price point..

But the monthly fees are not so nice....:(

masiisam

Yeah I wish it was available at more then just ATT. I think their cheapest plans with Internet access start at $69.99 a month. :?

[QUOTE="SolidTy"]

That's pretty nice, but I'm extremely happy with my Sony Ericsson . With the ability to record live video, pop in my MP3's from my PS3/PC, touchscreen, Walkman radio/mp3's, and a 5megapixel cybershot camera with flash. I'm pretty set...I'm jealous of these gaming application's though.

Why can't there just be a SUPER phone for me, it's a shame every phone has something over the others. I got my PSP/DS traveling until then.

FrozenLiquid

Given how the jailbreak community has thrived in terms of software, when iPhone software development goes legit in July, you'll see apps that do video recording and enhanced photo options.

They're already out there and will simply be added to the legit iTunes store when that option becomes available to those developers.

Bascially all the stuff he pointed out...and a whole lot more. ;)

[QUOTE="FrozenLiquid"]How big are the games gonna be? I only got 8GB. In any case, I'll still have fun flicking through my colourful Cover Flow lol. Seriously album covers as well as separate single covers is just really slick.Dreams-Visions

[QUOTE="Dreams-Visions"][QUOTE="FrozenLiquid"]How big are the games gonna be? I only got 8GB. In any case, I'll still have fun flicking through my colourful Cover Flow lol. Seriously album covers as well as separate single covers is just really slick.FrozenLiquid

Best smartphone I've had, and I've had Blackberries, MDA's (the ones that look like iPaq's with stylus), Sidekicks and other WM5 phones. And I've worked with Treo's.

iPhone owns them hands down. I'd never go back.

[QUOTE="FrozenLiquid"][QUOTE="SolidTy"]

That's pretty nice, but I'm extremely happy with my Sony Ericsson . With the ability to record live video, pop in my MP3's from my PS3/PC, touchscreen, Walkman radio/mp3's, and a 5megapixel cybershot camera with flash. I'm pretty set...I'm jealous of these gaming application's though.

Why can't there just be a SUPER phone for me, it's a shame every phone has something over the others. I got my PSP/DS traveling until then.

Dreams-Visions

Given how the jailbreak community has thrived in terms of software, when iPhone software development goes legit in July, you'll see apps that do video recording and enhanced photo options.

They're already out there and will simply be added to the legit iTunes store when that option becomes available to those developers.

Bascially all the stuff he pointed out...and a whole lot more. ;)

That's when I'll be buying one, because all Ireally want is THE super phone, and these games look great.

Given how the jailbreak community has thrived in terms of software, when iPhone software development goes legit in July, you'll see apps that do video recording and enhanced photo options.

They're already out there and will simply be added to the legit iTunes store when that option becomes available to those developers.

Bascially all the stuff he pointed out...and a whole lot more. ;)

Dreams-Visions

[QUOTE="Dreams-Visions"]

Given how the jailbreak community has thrived in terms of software, when iPhone software development goes legit in July, you'll see apps that do video recording and enhanced photo options.

They're already out there and will simply be added to the legit iTunes store when that option becomes available to those developers.

Bascially all the stuff he pointed out...and a whole lot more. ;)

FrozenLiquid

[QUOTE="FrozenLiquid"][QUOTE="Dreams-Visions"][QUOTE="FrozenLiquid"]How big are the games gonna be? I only got 8GB. In any case, I'll still have fun flicking through my colourful Cover Flow lol. Seriously album covers as well as separate single covers is just really slick.Dreams-Visions

Best smartphone I've had, and I've had Blackberries, MDA's (the ones that look like iPaq's with stylus), Sidekicks and other WM5 phones. And I've worked with Treo's.

iPhone owns them hands down. I'd never go back.

Can you put your own MP3s on your iphone or do you have to download all music from itunes?

[QUOTE="Dreams-Visions"]

[QUOTE="FrozenLiquid"][QUOTE="Dreams-Visions"][QUOTE="FrozenLiquid"]How big are the games gonna be? I only got 8GB. In any case, I'll still have fun flicking through my colourful Cover Flow lol. Seriously album covers as well as separate single covers is just really slick.-Renegade

Best smartphone I've had, and I've had Blackberries, MDA's (the ones that look like iPaq's with stylus), Sidekicks and other WM5 phones. And I've worked with Treo's.

iPhone owns them hands down. I'd never go back.

Can you put your own MP3s on your iphone or do you have to download all music from itunes?

I've also converted about 60 of my own movies into iPhone format. I always have at least 2 movies on here.

I'm more concerned about what this will do to iPod Touch prices, and of course if these games will be sold to work with the iPod Touch. It's all well and good to talk about the "threat" of a $200 gaming phone, but even though the iPhone is obviously a vastly superior device to the N-Gage (and not going to fail in the same way) - it's a long way from being a DS-threat.

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What could be, however, is the iPod Touch, if it were cheap enough. Simply put, a $60 / month subscription plan on a device keeps it out of the hands of the young, the old, and the cheap - so long as AT&T is pushing pricey data rate plans and long-term contracts on the thing, it's almost a damn shame to see such a capable device, at such a subsidized price tag, being so limited.

I'm more concerned about what this will do to iPod Touch prices, and of course if these games will be sold to work with the iPod Touch. It's all well and good to talk about the "threat" of a $200 gaming phone, but even though the iPhone is obviously a vastly superior device to the N-Gage (and not going to fail in the same way) - it's a long way from being a DS-threat.

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What could be, however, is the iPod Touch, if it were cheap enough. Simply put, a $60 / month subscription plan on a device keeps it out of the hands of the young, the old, and the cheap - so long as AT&T is pushing pricey data rate plans and long-term contracts on the thing, it's almost a damn shame to see such a capable device, at such a subsidized price tag, being so limited.

subrosian

Remember: they use the same OS. OS 2.0 will be available for $10 for Touch users. Free for iPhone users.

the iPod Touch will undoubtedly be able to get access to these games. virturally all apps that have been developed for the iPhone that I'm aware of work on the iPod Touch. All the ones that don't require a phone, of course.

Remember: they use the same OS. OS 2.0 will be available for $10 for Touch users. Free for iPhone users.

Dreams-Visions

Apple is a funny company to me, there's a market opportunity in gaming that they're not focusing on, that they could take. There's an obvious risk, but Jobs seems to me to be focusing on making the phone more appealing as he scales the prices down into a wider curve of the trendy cell phone market, rather than genuinely targeting the gaming market, guns blazing.

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If Apple were doing that, it would look quite different (structurally).

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Of course, a lot of gamers and analysts are curious about what would happen if Apple were to do that. I wouldn't bet the house and car on it, but it'd be a fun show.

[QUOTE="masiisam"]

So nice...yea gota love the 199 price point..

But the monthly fees are not so nice....:(

-Renegade

Yeah I wish it was available at more then just ATT. I think their cheapest plans with Internet access start at $69.99 a month. :?

:?

**** that

[QUOTE="-Renegade"][QUOTE="masiisam"]

So nice...yea gota love the 199 price point..

But the monthly fees are not so nice....:(

Juggernaut140

Yeah I wish it was available at more then just ATT. I think their cheapest plans with Internet access start at $69.99 a month. :?

:?

**** that

After doing a bit more research it's more like $75+ :cry: I already pay for internet and home phone service now I would have to pay basically the same with less features if I were to get an iphone. :? The only good thing about ATT service is though that they are the only ones that offer roll over minutes.