iPhone See all reviews / features

When it comes to Christmas I can be a bit of a scrooge. Generally speaking, the closest I get to 'festive' is drinking too much past the jolly side of a bottle of whisky. In fact, it would probably all be much easier if once a year we all went out and splashed a load of money on whatever we wanted for ourselves. Still, loads of folk love Christmas and spend ages fretting about what to get their friends and family. This can be especially difficult when we consider the gamer, and even more so if you or your family can't tell their Wii from their PS3.

I didn’t really know what to expect from Apple’s iPhone when it entered the handheld gaming arena. The touchscreen device sold out completely at launch and has become one of the most sought after pocket companions for tech heads across the world. The assurance of strong support from the AppStore and an inescapable ad campaign ensured that the iPhone was a strong newcomer to the previously exclusive two-horse race. With Nintendo and Sony both on the verge of releasing new models of the DS and the PSP, it seems like a good time to review the iPhone’s capabilities. Does mobile gaming stand a chance fighting it out with the big guns?