Nokia sends off its N-Gage QD to retail !

Nokia informed us that its latest addition to the N-Gage platform, the N-Gage QD game deck, is now available in retail outlets. [br][br]The N-Gage QD game deck is a pocketable device with a hot-swappable multimedia (MMC) slot for instant gaming, longer battery life, improved gaming controls, brighter screen, powerful smartphone features and the new N-Gage Arena launcher application. Gamers can play all of their favorite N-Gage titles, connect to the worldwide mobile gaming community over mobile networks via the N-Gage Arena, and take part in close-range mobile multiplayer gaming via Bluetooth wireless technology. [br]"The N-Gage QD game deck shows that Nokia is fully committed to the N-Gage platform," said Nada Usina, general manager, Games Business, North & South America for Nokia, "With our AAA Titles and the N-Gage Arena, the N-Gage QD offers gamers a true mobile gaming experience. Coupled with the level of support that the N-Gage QD is receiving from both the traditional games outlets and mobile phone outlets, we believe that we are creating something totally new." [br]The N-Gage QD game deck supports existing N-Gage hits like Spider-Man 2, The Sims Bustin' Out, and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004 as well as upcoming exclusive N-Gage titles like Pathway to Glory and Pocket Kingdom: Own the World. [br][br]The N-Gage QD is now available for as low as $99.99, and comes bundled with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater.[br][br]Thanks to Gameseek (suppliers of the Nokia N-Gage QD) for the news.