Play Games on Handheld Devices
You’ve seen kids playing with handheld devices such as Game Boy,
Sony PSP, and Nintendo DS, but these easy to take with you devices
have lots to offer seniors as well. Most handheld devices can connect
with other players, and interact with other devices in your nearby vicin-
ity so you can play with other gamers. If used to play with people in
your vicinity that you do not know, these devices carry the same types
of risks you can face in other interactive online environments and the
same precautions should be taken.
With great games like Tetris, any number of card games, Sudoku, and
more, these devices provide lots of entertainment while you’re sitting in
your dentist’s or doctor’s waiting room, or waiting for a bus. Playing
challenging games is a great way to keep your mind sharp.
Play Games on Your Mobile Phone
Your cell phone probably has at least a couple of games installed on
it — have you tried them out? Mobile games that come preinstalled on
mobile phones or are downloaded for a small fee are mostly single
player games.(It’s just you against the game.) Hundreds of mobile
phone games are available (see Figure 10-7). Check on your mobile
phone carrier’s site to see which games your phone can support.
Figure 10-7
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Part II: Using the Internet While Dodging the Risk