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AT&T WIRELESS

BEST PHONE: MOTOROLA T720 HTTP://WGAMER.COM/PHONE-55

This phone isn’t perfect—the keypad is a bit slow—but it offers a large screen, polyphonic sounds, and a slew of games. AT&T’s version runs Java games on a new GSM network.

HOW TO GET GAMES: AT&T’s game catalogue is browser-based and very simple to use, so start by clicking the mMode soft key. From there, navigate to Entertainment, and then to Games. Then, look through the categories (Editor’s Pick, Action, Most Popular, etc.) to find what you’d like to play (like Tony Hawk). On the individual game page, click Buy and follow the instructions.

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SPRINT PCS

BEST PHONE: SAMSUNG N400

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Like Sprint’s other Vision phones, the N400 sports a color screen, polyphonic ringtones, and high-speed data rates. Remember: Though most Vision games are available on all Vision color phones, some of the best run only on the N400.

HOW TO GET GAMES: To find Sprint’s game catalogue, choose Downloads, then Games, then Get New. The games are sorted into categories, so start with What’s New. Once you’ve found a title to try, click Buy It. The game will get added to your Vault (an online repository for your games) and to your bill. Once the game is in your Vault, you can download it to your phone. Watch out: Most Sprint games expire after 30 or 60 days, so play while you can. You can also access the catalogue and your Vault on the web at http://sprintpcs.com.

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VERIZON WIRELESS

BEST PHONE: LGLX4400

One of the newest phones featuring Verizon’s Get It Now service, the LX4400 is fast, stable, and shaping up to be a favorite of game developers.

HOW TO GET GAMES: From your phone’s Home screen, press the down arrow to get to the Get It Now menu. Click on the Shopping Cart icon, select Shop, and then select Get Games. Most games have several pricing options (such as free demo, monthly, and one-time purchase) that will be added directly to your bill. Choose your price and select Buy. In a minute or two, the game will download. Choose Play Now and you’re set.

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CINGULAR

BEST PHONE: NOKIA 3650

With a huge color screen, a camera, and built-in cutting-edge software, the 3650 is by far the most powerful phone in this roundup, and Cingular is selling it at a bargain price. Lots of games have been published for this phone and its Europe-only predecessor, the 7650, though the 3650’s funky keypad layout may make it tough to play some of them.

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HOW TO GET GAMES: The 3650 can run two different kinds of software: J2ME and Symbian. Cingular will soon launch phones with a J2ME download service, which you’ll access through the phone’s browser. Symbian games are bigger and usually need to be downloaded to your PC and then synched to your phone. Try our online store (www.handango.com/wgr/) for Symbian games.

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T-MOBILE

BEST PHONE: SONYERICSSON T300

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Sony Ericsson’s T300 squeezes maximum game performance from its hardware with the Mophun game engine. The smallish screen and low-powered processor mean the battery lasts almost forever.

HOW TO GET GAMES: As we go to press this issue, T-Mobile hasn’t launched its own download service yet, though we expect it to be activated soon. You can buy games for the T300 via the Web, though.

Go to WWW.MOPHUNGAMES.COM for a broad selection and complete instructions.

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