[iPad Mini] iPad mini best gaming device in iOS lineup

Anti-Lucifer · Nov 16, 2012, 12:07 PM

cool story:

After 2 days of my new iPad mini, I have to declare that using the mini for games is awesome. More awesome than an iphone 5 AND and ipad 3 combined. Sure the 9.7" is great for game display but it's heavy and definitely a chore to play with. On the mini, it's absolutely perfect. No real analog controls but the light weight and smaller size is a joy to use for gaming. The graphics is fantastic as well and nearly all the games run so well, it's absolutely amazing.

I didn't expect this because I was so infatuated with the "terrible screen display" - which it is not but only when not compared to the retina ipad. The mini is a wonderful device!

TJ5921 · Nov 16, 2012, 12:31 PM

Cheers!

ZBoater · Nov 16, 2012, 12:51 PM

I'm waiting to play level 600 in TowerMadness. Then I'll tell you how awesome I think the Mini is at playing games...

technopimp · Nov 16, 2012, 01:11 PM

I would agree. Gaming on the larger iPad always felt a bit cumbersome. Mini is awesome.

MrXiro · Nov 16, 2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by technopimp

I would agree. Gaming on the larger iPad always felt a bit cumbersome. Mini is awesome.

I slightly want to get a bigger capacity iPad so I can have all my games (I have 16gb cause I'm poor)

AppleRobert · Nov 16, 2012, 02:40 PM

I was waiting for a gaming thread to inquire what cool games are on iOS and not on android that you can recommend?

I like racing and shooters. I tried and love RR2, not sure that is on android but it rocks on the Mini!

ibarrett94 · Nov 18, 2012, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrXiro

I slightly want to get a bigger capacity iPad so I can have all my games (I have 16gb cause I'm poor)

true first world problems.

But back on topic the mini is rad for gamin, fifa is perfect on it.

manunited · Nov 18, 2012, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrXiro

I slightly want to get a bigger capacity iPad so I can have all my games (I have 16gb cause I'm poor)

If you were really poor, you wouldn't have an iPad Mini (like me

. Typical poor college student.. but might get the iPad Mini 2

)

maddux2005 · Nov 17, 2012, 08:42 AM

I have an iPad mini
iPad 4
iPhone 5

Without question the iPad mini is the best iOS gaming device on the market. It's the perfect size. Not too small. Not too big. Fits perfectly in the hands.

The Game 161 · Nov 17, 2012, 08:54 AM

find it hard to believe it's better than playing games on the ipad 4

TJ5921 · Nov 17, 2012, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Game 161

find it hard to believe it's better than playing games on the ipad 4

Well it is, you see? The lightweight design makes it, you see?

tarasis · Nov 17, 2012, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Game 161

find it hard to believe it's better than playing games on the ipad 4

I find it is, it has a large enough screen, it's light and easy to hold in two hands or one, the unit itself is more comfortable in your hands.

If the A6X had been in here it would have been phenomenal!

The Game 161 · Nov 17, 2012, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tarasis

I find it is, it has a large enough screen, it's light and easy to hold in two hands or one, the unit itself is more comfortable in your hands.

If the A6X had been in here it would have been phenomenal!

Thats the only reason why I would expect the 4 to be better for gaming.

TJ5921 · Nov 17, 2012, 11:46 PM

I have Fifa 13 and infinity blade 2 and they're incredible on the mini. What racing game should I invest in? Asphalt, nfs:mw, or real racing 2 hd? Any other great games?

jedolley · Nov 18, 2012, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by THFourteen

Baldurs gate out by the end of the month!

I had completely forgot about that, thanks! I am so excited all over again.

DarwinOSX · Nov 18, 2012, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Anti-Lucifer

cool story:

After 2 days of my new iPad mini, I have to declare that using the mini for games is awesome. More awesome than an iphone 5 AND and ipad 3 combined. Sure the 9.7" is great for game display but it's heavy and definitely a chore to play with. On the mini, it's absolutely perfect. No real analog controls but the light weight and smaller size is a joy to use for gaming. The graphics is fantastic as well and nearly all the games run so well, it's absolutely amazing.

I didn't expect this because I was so infatuated with the "terrible screen display" - which it is not but only when not compared to the retina ipad. The mini is a wonderful device!

The iPad 4 destroys the mini in CPU, gpu, and screen and is a far better gaming device.

328xi · Nov 18, 2012, 08:01 PM

Having a blast playing the original doom again on my mini!

bimmerboii · Nov 21, 2012, 01:16 AM

Can someone try the game "sports car challenge" and report back if it runs well on the mini? Its one of my fave racing games

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TJ5921 macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2011	Cheers!
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AppleRobert macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2012	I was waiting for a gaming thread to inquire what cool games are on iOS and not on android that you can recommend? I like racing and shooters. I tried and love RR2, not sure that is on android but it rocks on the Mini!
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maddux2005 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2010	I have an iPad mini iPad 4 iPhone 5 Without question the iPad mini is the best iOS gaming device on the market. It's the perfect size. Not too small. Not too big. Fits perfectly in the hands.
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The Game 161 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: UK	find it hard to believe it's better than playing games on the ipad 4
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TJ5921 macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2011	I have Fifa 13 and infinity blade 2 and they're incredible on the mini. What racing game should I invest in? Asphalt, nfs:mw, or real racing 2 hd? Any other great games?
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328xi macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2012	Having a blast playing the original doom again on my mini!
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