Various retailers across North America will start accepting preorders for Nokia"s handheld gaming device.
Nokia has officially announced that preorders for its upcoming N-Gage handheld gaming platform will be accepted starting July 19. Electronics Boutique, GameStop, and the official N-Gage Web site will be participating in the preorder campaign. The Nokia N-Gage not only includes the ability to play games, but it also plays MP3s and features mobile phone functionality. The device has been priced at $299, and it will hit stores in North America on October 7. Games are expected to cost between $30 and $40.