Blackberry Curve Game Emulator

BlackBerry Curve Game Emulator

When most people think about BlackBerry PDA phones, they automatically think of corporate users who are constantly tethered to their mobile e-mail machines. The BlackBerry has become synonymous with mobile e-mail, because it was one of the first devices to offer something called "push e-mail." This meant that messages were actually relayed in real time and not through timed updates.

That said, business users are just as interested as everyone else in free BlackBerry applications. There is software out there that will help you better manage your schedule, calculate the gratuity at your favorite restaurant, and even provide a little entertainment along the way.

For the more nostalgic among us, this could represent the hunt for a BlackBerry Curve game emulator. Itching for some action with the classic Nintendo Entertainment System? We just may have the ticket for you.

BerryNES

Before we proceed, it is important to note that video game emulators fall into a legal gray area. By and large, the general consensus says that the emulators themselves are perfectly legal, but the downloading of video game ROMs may not be as legal. Proceed at your own risk. As with many free BlackBerry downloads, be sure to have good anti-virus and anti-spyware software on your computer before continuing.

Digging through the Internet for a suitable BlackBerry Curve game emulator, we came across an application called BerryNES. It uses the vNES engine to run a few classic NIntendo games. These include oldies but goodies like Super Mario Bros. BerryNES is in no way affiliated with either Research in Motion (makers of the BlackBerry series of devices) or Nintendo. In this way, it may not work perfectly.

Users have said that one of the better ways to improve the performance of this BlackBerry video game emulator is to dial down the framerate. This will reduce the glitchiness and improve the playability. Adjusting the framerate can presumably be achieved through the options in BerryNES.

BerryNES can be downloaded at Pinstack. Note that you will need an account with Pinstack in order to access the download, but Pinstack accounts are completely free.

Guitar Hero III on the BlackBerry

If you want to tread a little more carefully on the legal side of things, it is perhaps best to stick with the official releases of BlackBerry games. By and large, these official releases will not be free, but you can rest with the peace of mind that they will be safe for your favorite mobile phone.

One of the best games available for the BlackBerry is Guitar Hero III Mobile]. The user interface and appearance of the game is much like the versions you find on the Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. A series of notes will cascade down to the bottom of the screen and you'll need to time your button presses to coincide with the music. There is no strum bar, so the button taps must be timed perfectly. Be a rock star on your BlackBerry!

When you purchase Guitar Hero III Mobile for your BlackBerry, you will be given 15 songs. These include "Black Magic Woman" by Santana, "Miss Murder" by AFI, "Cherub Rock" by Smashing Pumpkins, "Shout at the Devil" by Motley Crue, and "Rock You Like A Hurricane" by Scorpions. Each month, the developers will also release three additional songs for you to download. Note that downloading new songs will require an Internet plan on your BlackBerry device.

The initial purchase price is $14.99 and you can find out more on this page.