M-Gage Shows Imitation Sincerest Form Of Flattery

Thanks to Lik-Sang for their news story showcasing the M-Gage bootleg handheld game, which contains "11 games, [a] calculator and alarm clock built-in", as found in Hong Kong's videogame district recently. Although Lik-Sang "doesn't really think about selling" the rudimentary device, taking a side-by-side comparison with Nokia's much-criticized N-Gage 'portable gaming deck' reveals unmistakable similarities, from the shape and button layout all the way down to the vertical screen orientation and the logo. Were the bootleggers ahead of the game on this incredibly basic handheld knockoff, or will they be Side Talkin' their way to bankruptcy?

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Re:I'm surprised any pirate wasted their time

[rsmith-mac]

Agreed. I mean, it's not even a real comparison; the "M-Gage" looks like the N-Gage, and that's about it, they aren't even close in features. Is it a slow news day or something?