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Last post: 05 Mar at 03:58
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Posted on 21 May 12 at 14:00 |
I don't have one, but I'm looking into getting one. However, I'm happy with my Droid and my current cell phone plan.
Would I be able to pick up a cheap(ish) used Windows Phone, throw it on WiFi, and be able to whore to my heart's content on the WP7 games? Or does the use of the phone's features (most importantly, XBL) absolutely require connectivity to a cell service/data plan? |
Last post: 22 Jan at 09:39
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Posted on 21 May 12 at 14:15 |
| Im not 100% but i pretty sure you can jsut use wifi, and in some cases its required. |
http://bit.ly/9VPrSA Games i own, want help on any PM me. |
Last post: 15 May at 17:40
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Posted on 21 May 12 at 15:07, Edited on 21 May 12 at 16:29 by mcd19 |
| Alot of games require WiFi to download them in first place so there should not be a problem with want you want to do.If all you want the phone for is games then by all means go for it,but if your looking for decent apps etc my personal opinion would be avoid it as the wp7 marketplace is shockingly bad. |
Mick-Dee 19........not Em See Dee 19 |
Last post: 15 Feb at 03:46
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Posted on 21 May 12 at 18:48 |
| Nope, I have a friend who just bought a WP off of eBay. (The camera was broke) and he uses it to play the games and get achievements, but his primary phone is an iPhone. No data is needed to play or download the games. |
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Posted on 21 May 12 at 22:48 |
You would be fine. I have a HTC Titan and when I recieved it the sim card was faulty.
Without a sim card I was still able to download my gamertag onto it and play games. The only you may not know is that you require a credit card linked to your live/zune account to buy games. You cannot buy WP7 games with M$ points. |
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Last post: 05 Mar at 03:58
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Posted on 21 May 12 at 23:17 |
| Thanks for the responses. I'm sure I'll pick one up eventually on the cheap so I can get my whore on even more. :P |
Last post: 28 Apr at 20:33
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Posted on 22 May 12 at 11:01, Edited on 22 May 12 at 11:01 by x RepoUK x |
You don't even need a SIM card in it - although you will of course get a SIM card missing message each time you boot up the phone.
WP7 phone + WiFi connection + credit card is all you need. Almost...
If you're going to be doing a lot of gaming and don't like being connected to a charger much then consider some spare batteries and an external charger. I got a charger and two batteries for my Lumia 710 for $10 delivered  |
Last post: 15 May at 17:40
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Posted on 22 May 12 at 11:37 |
| Keep in mind not all smart phones have removable batteries atleast my HTC radar doesn't. |
Mick-Dee 19........not Em See Dee 19 |
Last post: 15 May at 22:43
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Posted on 31 May 12 at 00:36, Edited on 04 November 12 at 20:56 by Phantom XBL |
Divine Atropos said:does the use of the phone's features (most importantly, XBL) absolutely require connectivity to a cell service/data plan?
Hello Divine Atropos!
If you plan on buying a WP7 strictly to play games on it then you would only need to connect to WiFi.
Via WiFi, you will be able to buy, download, and play these games all without incurring a new data plan, or adding on to your current one. (Just remember not to insert your SIM card).
You do not need a data plan in order to download games, etc. as this is only a feature that makes it more convenient for those who wish to make purchases/download content while on the go. This is similar to a process that you can do with an iPhone. (Connect the iPhone to WiFi, (no SIM inserted), go onto iTunes, buy apps, games, etc.)
Simply turn the phone on, skip the part where it prompts you to insert a SIM card, and go to the phones network/WiFi section, then connect to your WiFi and you will have full access to the marketplace.
Hope this helped,
Phantom |
Last post: 18 May at 22:58
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Posted on 02 June 12 at 01:40 |
| I'm pretty useless when it comes to cell phone technology. So if I buy a WP and use it on wifi, do I have to have a plan connected to it at all? |
Your achievements are belong to us! |
Last post: Yesterday at 02:06
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Posted on 02 June 12 at 03:51 |
| No |
Last post: 22 Jan at 09:39
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Posted on 02 June 12 at 04:27 |
| Crimson Drifter said:I'm pretty useless when it comes to cell phone technology. So if I buy a WP and use it on wifi, do I have to have a plan connected to it at all?No providing you have a card on your account to buy the games. |
http://bit.ly/9VPrSA Games i own, want help on any PM me. |
Last post: 18 May at 22:58
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Posted on 02 June 12 at 21:49 |
Hell yeah! I love you guys! WP whoring here I come.
Can anyone give me a decent model that isn't to pricey? |
Your achievements are belong to us! |
Last post: Yesterday at 02:06
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Posted on 02 June 12 at 21:50 |
| Buying without a plan pretty much eliminates the "isn't too pricey" plan, but your best bet for a cheap WP7 is the Lumia 900, and it's a great phone |
Last post: 22 Jan at 09:39
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Posted on 02 June 12 at 22:09 |
| I have rthe 800, its fantastic and im told the 900 is a better version so id agree with alklein. |
Normality has resumed in the crazed mind of a nutjob |
Last post: 18 May at 22:58
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Posted on 02 June 12 at 23:53 |
| right on, I'll give them a look see |
Your achievements are belong to us! |
Last post: 27 Nov 12 at 23:39
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Posted on 03 June 12 at 23:02 |
| Spilner said:I have rthe 800, its fantastic and im told the 900 is a better version so id agree with alklein.You got it then? I am patiently waiting for O2 to sort out their issues with Nokia before I get mine. Might just have to buy it sim free at this rate though. |
Last post: 22 Jan at 09:39
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Posted on 03 June 12 at 23:10 |
Will072 said:Spilner said:I have rthe 800, its fantastic and im told the 900 is a better version so id agree with alklein.You got it then? I am patiently waiting for O2 to sort out their issues with Nokia before I get mine. Might just have to buy it sim free at this rate though.I did :) ive not had a nokia since the 3310  Its nice. |
Normality has resumed in the crazed mind of a nutjob |
Last post: 27 Nov 12 at 23:39
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Posted on 03 June 12 at 23:13 |
| I was sorely tempted to give in and just get the 800 as the 900 has been taking too long but do you think it's better that I wait? |
Last post: 22 Jan at 09:39
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Posted on 03 June 12 at 23:16 |
| The 900 is supposed to be superior, battery isnt that great on this tbh. |
Normality has resumed in the crazed mind of a nutjob |