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Chapter
Fun and Games
Your DROID excels at many things. It is a multimedia workhorse, and it can keep track
of your busy life. Your DROID also serves as a nice gaming device. You can even find
versions of popular games for the device that you might expect to find only on
dedicated gaming consoles.
The DROID brings many advantages to portable gaming: the high-resolution screen
delivers realistic visuals; the high-quality audio provides great sound effects; and the
accelerometer allow you to interact with your games in a way that many PCs and
dedicated gaming consoles (outside of the Wii) don’t. For example, in racing games, the
last feature lets you steer your car by turning the DROID as you hold it.
The DROID is also great for lots of other fun stuff such as following your local football
team. You can even use the DROID as a musical instrument with great apps like xPiano
(which we will show you later in the chapter.)
NOTE: There is enough fun stuff to do with the DROID that we routinely discover that the DROID
has disappeared from its charger and we have to yell out: “Where is my DROID? I need to finish
this book!”
Using the DROID as a Gaming Device
The DROID includes a built-in accelerometer, which is essentially a device that detects
movement (acceleration).
Combine the accelerometer with a fantastic screen, lots of memory, and a fast
processor, and you have the makings of a great gaming platform. With literally
thousands of gaming titles to choose from, you can play virtually any type of game you
wish on your DROID.
With most games, you can even take a phone call and come back to the exact place
you left off when the call ends. This means no more restarts!
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