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"N-Gage users N-Raged by Nokia handset lock-in" |
NightBlade
Joined: Jul 29, 2007
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From: Nessebar, Bulgaria
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Seems somebody didn't read the EULA and now is upset that they must re-purchase N-Gage titles when they switch Nokia handsets. The terms and conditions do state that, "Content shall be... limited to one private installation on one N-Gage compatible Nokia device only." Forever.
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masseur
Joined: Jan 03, 2003
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From: Sydney, London
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I was just reading the same on BBC
but isn't this the same with most phone software? the key is usually based on IMEI and its like getting blood out of a stone getting a new key issued when you change handset
this is another good point of windows mobile as the key is almost always based on the device ID which I usually set to my first name
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NightBlade
Joined: Jul 29, 2007
Posts: > 500
From: Nessebar, Bulgaria
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Well, yes, but this renders the N-Gage service no different from your average mobile phone games shop. |
tranced
Joined: Jan 19, 2006
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From: Santo Domingo, wonDeRland
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Nokia ends brief spat over N-Gage game transfers
Nokia will allow users to transfer their N-Gage games from phone to phone after all, the company confirmed on Friday. The company has caused controversy by tying each game purchase to a specific phone, forcing customers to repurchase each game if they upgrade, but now says it has a means for users to port their game libraries without raising piracy concerns. The solution will at first involve contacting Nokia's support service but will ultimately include an unspecified "long-term" solution that allows users to make the switch much more easily.
"We don't have any timeline for the fix, but the games guys are aware how big an issue this is and doing their best to solve it," Nokia spokesman James says in a news post.
http://www.electronista.com/a[....]23/nokia.to.allow.n.gage.move/
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Posted: 2008-05-22 12:28
jay0726 | 
