In the pantheon of classic business smartphones, few devices command as much respect as the Nokia E71. Released in 2008, it was a icon of the "Crackberry" era—featuring a full QWERTY keyboard, a premium stainless steel build, and the reliable Symbian S60v3 operating system. But for those in the know, the E71 was more than just a tool for emails and BBM. It was a surprisingly capable gaming machine.
However, there is a catch that every E71 owner remembers: The Screen Resolution.
The Nokia E71 sports a modest 2.36-inch display with a resolution of 320x240 pixels (QVGA) . This non-standard aspect ratio (4:3) means that games designed for the more common 640x360 or 240x320 (portrait) screens simply wouldn't run—or would display with ugly black bars and broken touch controls (if you had the later E71 refresh). nokia e71 games 320x240
If you are holding onto your E71 for nostalgia, or you found one in a drawer and want to relive the golden age of mobile gaming, you need games specifically formatted for 320x240.
Here is the definitive guide to the best Nokia E71 games. In the pantheon of classic business smartphones, few
If you are digging out an old E71 to play games, keep these safety tips in mind:
For sports fans, FIFA 09 in native 320x240 is a treat. Because the screen is wider than a standard mobile phone, you get a better view of the pitch. The controls map perfectly to the E71 keyboard—the D-pad moves players, while 'A' and 'S' control pass and shoot. It features real teams, leagues, and surprisingly deep management modes. It is endlessly replayable. It was a surprisingly capable gaming machine
Before the iPhone dominated, the best portable version of Assassin's Creed was on Symbian. The E71 version runs at full screen (320x240) with no cropping. It is a 2.5D platformer with combat combos. The resolution ensures the HUD (health, weapons) is crisp and readable on the small screen. The story is a direct prequel to the console game, making it a must-play for lore fans.
The Nokia E71 supports the N-Gage application, which was Nokia’s attempt at a "Xbox Live" style gaming platform. These games are far superior to standard Java games.