I'd love to see a version of Heroes of Might & Magic on the machine, or even some old Lucasarts or Sierra adventures remade for the platform (I know there's emulators out there, but I don't want to hack the device plus it can make those games look better).

DS type games could work as well, such as Advance Wars or Layton.

For instance, it's dumb that the volume up/down control on the side isn't used as a zoom in/out control when in camera mode.

Maybe we'll get a smarter button arrangement on the side some day, that game developers can employ as game controls.

The zeemote looks interesting but controller add-ons will have the same problems that console extensions always have. If it's not part of the default hardware it won't be supported well by game developers (unless it maps to existing inputs like the accelerometer).

You are probably right i just think there is an opportunity to meet halfway - no need for DS or PSP button layouts which i agree would compromise the clean design -just change the home button to a psp analog button and add another couple of discreet volume control type buttons on the side.

Maybe the zeemote controller is the way to go

http://mobilearsenal.com/new/zeemote_controller_for_n-gage_phones.html

I fixed it for you.

I'm rather looking forward to discovering what it *can* do well and the unique games it brings. I'm loving what I'm starting to think of as "cup of coffee" games that only cost a few quid and have done their job well if they amuse me for a few hours.

The PSP for all its control options seems to mainly have dreary PS2 ports.

Apple need to turn the iphone home button in to a PSP analog controller (which would fit in with the one face button design) and then add a couple of low profile shoulder buttons. The PSP would then become a real contender for best mobile game console

To carry the PS1 analogy forward, what we are seeing are the likes of Ridge Racer, Battle Arena Toshinden and Jumping Flash. We still have the likes of Gran Turismo 2, Tekken 3, Metal Gear Solid etc yet to come

I LOVED the Saturn! Such an under-rated console. There are so many ideas from the Saturn / Dreamcast that Sega need to bring to iPhone... Sonic, NiGHTS, Burning Rangers, Out Run, Sega Rally, Panzer Dragoon, I could go on and on (but I won't).

I love that the iPhone seems to be at a point in its lifespan where the developers have sussed the graphics and we're finally getting smooth frame rates that don't chug. Comparing Crash Bandicoot Racing to Raging Thunder is like comparing Daytona v Sega Rally on the Sega Saturn back in the day, if anyone else remembers those? *ahh, memories*

Off topic, but am I the only person who thinks Daytona on the iPhone would rock.. it could easily handle it looking at Raging Thunder and would surely be a license to print money for Sega...