Michael Brookes
Game Director
Elite / Frontier Elite on iPhone/iPad/Android?
- Thread starter Kipper
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i just hope we dont have a bit of george lucas syndrome setting in!
Ouya versions?
Just a thought; Wouldn't the Ouya offer a solution to the on screen controls problem, and be a cheap-ish way to get a console version of Elite?
I know the Ouya isn't due to be released for a good few months, but I'm guessing all the code for Android couldn't be plucked out of thin air
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Just a thought; Wouldn't the Ouya offer a solution to the on screen controls problem, and be a cheap-ish way to get a console version of Elite?
I know the Ouya isn't due to be released for a good few months, but I'm guessing all the code for Android couldn't be plucked out of thin air
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But your best best would be if dosbox is available for Ipad or an emulator for one of the 8/16 bit computers.
DosPad says it's dosbox for iOS but no idea if it's any good. Hopefully someone else on here will know. There are a variety of ZX Spectrum emulators for iPad but none include Elite and I'm not sure they allow users to add further game images (due to copyright).
I think in time FD may do this, but I guess they're a bit busy right now
I think in time FD may do this, but I guess they're a bit busy right now
Someone did a port of elite called unknown that was on the apple app store. It doesn't seem to be there any more though.
The game's website is http://www.gamerealism.se/
The game's website is http://www.gamerealism.se/
Agreed. Someone once told me the first bit of equipment you should buy is a cargo bay extension. Rubbish! Docking computer every time, but you should have to earn it.
Mind you, Frontier also had a docking computer as standard, but as there was so much else to do in the game it wasn't a big issue.
Mind you, Frontier also had a docking computer as standard, but as there was so much else to do in the game it wasn't a big issue.
I have an Atari emulator on my Android called SToid - that runs Frontier Elite II fine.
Trouble is controlling it with the on screen mouse and lack of a right mouse button (I'm sure there is an option there somewhere). I downloaded an on screen keyboard with function keys, but it is a faff and takes up too much space.
I think, due to the form factor and control interface - a NES emulator is the way to go.
I also have a NES Emulator on my Android called "John NES Lite" and that plays the NES version of Elite (downloaded from Ian's page) fine.
Trouble is controlling it with the on screen mouse and lack of a right mouse button (I'm sure there is an option there somewhere). I downloaded an on screen keyboard with function keys, but it is a faff and takes up too much space.
I think, due to the form factor and control interface - a NES emulator is the way to go.
I also have a NES Emulator on my Android called "John NES Lite" and that plays the NES version of Elite (downloaded from Ian's page) fine.
hehe - I need to give that another go - my old Android would play it but it was pretty sluggish. I have a new one but I haven't tried it yet.
I had that for a while and it was a good port, I assume it was pulled due to it being a bit too close to the original?
Not elite, but similar
Check out Witchspace 2 on iPad. It is very influenced by Elite.
Check out Witchspace 2 on iPad. It is very influenced by Elite.
I know a lot of people hate Steam but for me, this is a utterly mouth watering proposition.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HOHNmzz1gYo Skip to about 20min's in.
I have many Android devices but none of them offer decent controls unless you plug in an external gamepad type device. This streaming solution really floats my boat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HOHNmzz1gYo Skip to about 20min's in.
I have many Android devices but none of them offer decent controls unless you plug in an external gamepad type device. This streaming solution really floats my boat.