HANDHELD GAMING
APPLE iPHONE
Yes, you’re using it for emails and pet photography… but slap any recent iPhone in a controller and it’ll become a fine gaming device
T he keenest of mobile gamers (or just your average Candy Crush fiend) would argue that the iPhone has always been a worthy handheld gaming device. And that’s probably true. But it’s never been better than right now.
From indie hits to rock-solid ports of console classics, the App Store is teeming with games to play. Whether you want a more traditional gaming experience or something that was specifically designed for the iPhone’s multitouch interface, you’ll find it here. And the Apple Arcade subscription service takes iOS gaming a step further, offering a slowly growing collection of premium (and mercifully ad-free) games for a monthly £5 fee, many that launch alongside their console counterparts. Oh, and you can also effectively turn your iPhone into an Xbox thanks to Game Pass.