Video games are designed to entertain and can be very addictive. Fortunately, nowadays, you no longer have to get a console just to pay your favorite video games. You also no longer have to go to arcades to enjoy video games. Your favorite titles can now be played wherever you are through your smartphone, tablet, or other mobile devices. (Image courtesy of Stuart Miles / FreeDigitalPhotos.net)
Video gaming on the mobile platform offers a lot of advantages. There are many reasons why you can now unapologetically ditch gaming consoles or gaming PCs for video gaming on mobile devices. The following can be considered the top reasons why you may no longer miss playing video games with your consoles:
1. Gaming on the Go
With a smartphone or a tablet computer, you can play everywhere and anytime you feel like playing. There are even waterproof devices so you can enjoy your favorite games while on a bath or pool. You can play as you take a break from work. Do some Bejewelled or Coin Dozers as you take a long trip. Playing is no longer limited to one place where your console or gaming computer is located.
Mobile devices have vastly improved over the years. Their display resolutions have reached astounding levels. Now, discernable pixels are a history. You can enjoy games even In full HD right in your hands. The processors have also reached performance levels comparable to those of decent computers. Sophisticated games with impressive graphics, physics, and gameplay can now be played with a smartphone or tablet computer as they boost processor speeds of up to 2.3GHz and RAM of 3MB.
2. Free and Cheaper Games
Another advantage of mobile gaming is the availability of many free and cheap games. The most popular games are nowhere near the astronomical prices of console games. Of course, you can’t expect them to be as impressive in terms of graphics and action but they are most certainly not that inferior. Considering their prices, they provide excellent value for money spent.
Many flagship devices can already flawlessly run the equivalent of Minecraft PC and other popular console games. In fact, a good number of console and PC games have already been adopted for the mobile gaming platform. Not all of the ported or adopted versions of these games retain every feature of their console or PC counterpart but they still provide comparable gaming fun.
3. All-in-One Device
So why do you have to buy a separate device when you can do your video gaming with your smartphone or tablet computer? Mobile devices are no longer as limited as they used to be. With software and hardware advancements, they make it possible to enjoy video games without having to worry about performance issues. Your phone, web browsing device, clock, TV, radio, music player, netbook (just add a Bluetooth or USB OTG keyboard), and gaming console can be just one device.
If you are worried about the controls or if you are having difficulty adapting to the miniaturized interface, you can buy gaming accessories like the MOGA game controller or the 60beat wired controller. If you have been accustomed to the PlayStation controllers, you can attach your PS controllers directly to Xperia devices and other compatible smartphones or tablets and play with full gaming controls.
4. More Game Choices
Aside from free and cheaper games, another reason why mobile gaming is attractive is the extensive range of options available. Now, gaming with mobile phones is arguably more popular than playing with consoles or even with PCs. As such, many game developers have become interested to develop games for the mobile platform.
5. More Relatable Games, More Relatable Platform
It is also worth pointing out that the games on mobile devices tend to be more relatable. This is because of the fact that more people own smartphones and tablet computers than those who own gaming consoles or gaming PCs. Social media games can also be played on mobile devices. More people playing the same games mean common points of gaming discussions. The dilemma of conversing with gaming geeks or nerds may have disappeared as more people can now relate to conversations about gaming.
Try mobile gaming and experience all the advantages it can offer. It may not completely satisfy hardcore gamers who prefer PCs or consoles but it is something that surely appeals to a lot of players, especially those who enjoy casual games who value portability.
Author’s Bio:
Jimmy R. believes that mobile gaming is the future. He loves exploring and writing about anything and everything under the sun.