100% Console

Even those of us who spend almost every waking minute playing and thinking about pocket games have a mental separation between the mobile platform and the super-consoles. For some reason it feels inherently difficult to place the two together - they're two different factions of a global market.

But the truth is that mobile games and console games aren't considered separate entities by the developers and publishers. The designers behind our games realise that while we're at work, on the bus, out and about or waiting for our partners to finish watching Strictly Come Dancing, we're not playing on our consoles. But our phones are with us day and night - never more than a layer of fabric away and always ready to fire up a big name game.

Converting the likes of Saints Row 2 or Mercenaries 2 to the micro screen is a big job for the game companies, but the potential to keep those vital developments close to our gaming thumbs is vital to their success. Other titles, like Buzz! The Mobile Quiz and Spore Origins, are actually being led by their mobile versions, with the consoles providing marketing support for the handheld platform.

While console sales are being counted in millions, mobile phone figures are being now counted by the billion, so this week we decided to take a look at the other next gen platform - the 100% Mobile Console. Your phone. The 100% Console

Devil May Cry (Capcom) Continuing the popular series from the home console, Devil May Cry, based on Devil May Cry 3, features over 30 missions and an arsenal of weapons and skills to acquire. With a "Style" rating at the end of each mission you must defeat your enemies in as skilful way as possible. Read the Devil May Cry review
Metal Gear Acid (Glu) A plane has been hijacked by an unknown terrorist threat and it's up to Solid Snake to infiltrate the enemy and put an end to the crisis. Get ready to experience deep tactical espionage as you plan out your strategy to infiltrate the enemy and accomplish missions in an entirely new Metal Gear game. Read the Metal Gear Acid review
Need for Speed Undercover (EA Mobile) Hit the gas to race against ruthless gangs running an International crime ring. But watch your back. The thugz aren't your only enemies. Win races to gain street cred and fill your garage with killer cars, like the Porsche 911. Reach the finish line first in circuit races. Bust up the city in bounty challenges. Show your skillz for a shot at gang leaders. Choose between Career or Quick Race mode. Brakes are optional in Need for Speed: Undercover. Read the Need for Speed Undercover review
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09 (EA Mobile) Play as Tiger and challenge other leading PGA TOUR pros with the most realistic championship golf experience on mobile! Create your own golfer, enter tournaments and show off your skills across legendary courses including Bay Hill and Wentworth.
Spore Origins (EA Games) Thrive in the tide pool as you guide your creature through its early evolution and shape its destiny. Customize your spore from a single-cell to a complex predator increasing its chance of survival as you rise through 18 interactive levels. Gather food in vivid undersea worlds filled with bizarre organisms, but be careful: you'll need to avoid larger and more lethal creatures. Does your spore have what it takes to survive? Read the Spore Origins review
Prince of Persia Zero (Gameloft) The official version of the new console game from Ubisoft. New co-operative gameplay allows you to perform acrobatics and spectacular attacks. Fight airborne enemies atop a dragon, swing on ropes, unleash special attacks, and more! Read the Prince of Persia Zero review
Real Football Manager 2009 (Gameloft) The first name in football management simulations on mobiles is back for another season! Real Football Manager 09 features a new, simplified interface and improved artificial intelligence for maximum realism. Choose your club from one of 8 different leagues and more than 200 teams. All transfers are updated for the 2008/2009 season. Read the Real Football Manager 2009 review
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party (Gameloft) Play through 12 different TV channels with wacky new challenges and crazy moves in a compilation of outrageously fun mini-games. Go on a hyperspace trip on the Science Channel. Add a photo and box your enemy on the Sports Channel. Jump into an action movie with Rabbid Jones, Grandpa Rabbid, or Splinter Rabbid. Read the Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party review
Buzz! The Mobile Quiz (PlayerX) The Mobile Quiz features your favourite contestants, sarcastic host Buzz's taunts and the best quiz rounds. Throw pies, guess the picture and avoid the bomb, all while answering up to 1000 general knowledge questions in this hilarious and frantic single player quiz. Read the Buzz! The Mobile Quiz review
Mercenaries 2 (I-play) Follow the money wherever it leads you, play as Mattias and execute your deadly skills in the name of cash. Enter war-torn Venezuela and use rocket launchers, C4 and precision air strikes to annihilate bunkers, bases, radio towers, vehicles and cargo! Answer to the highest bidder and help resolve the bloody conflict while padding your bank account. Whatever pays the bills, right? Read the Mercenaries 2 review
Saints Row 2 (THQ Wireless) Free your inner sinner - The saga of the Third Street Saints continues in an exciting open-world action game with multiple diverse missions, activities and mini-games seamlessly integrated into the game-play. Read the Saints Row 2 review
Want more games? Get more 100% mobile games by checking out the wap portal now. Visit www.100percent-mobile.com or text TRYGAMES to 2020 for an SMS with a direct link.

Four ways to get 100% from your mobile gaming

100% Mobile isn't only about delivering the best games. The service also offers a whole host of new ways to get hold of them.

You don't have to pay a one-off charge for your mobile gaming thrills. 100% mobile has plenty of ways for you to enjoy the entertainment on your own terms.

Try Before You Buy: Not sure if the game's really what you're after? Then download a completely free demo version to test it out first.

Discover this now on the O2 UK www.100percent-mobile.com portal or check out our handy 'How to' guide to try b4u buy on 100% Mobile.

Pay Per Play: Remember those arcade machines at the seaside? This is just the same principle. Rather than stumping up the whole price up front, you just pay a small fee for each time you play a game.

Discover this now on the O2 UK www.100percent-mobile.com portal or check out our handy 'How to' guide to pay per play on 100% Mobile.

Rental: Faced with a long train journey and think you'll be able to finish the game in a day? Why not simply rent the title for 24 hours?

Discover this now on the O2 UK www.100percent-mobile.com portal or check out our handy 'How to' guide showing you how to rent games on 100% Mobile.

Subscription: The perfect option for people who want to change games every couple of days, the subscription model allows you to pay for the days you want the game. You can cancel at any time.

Discover this now on the O2 UK www.100percent-mobile.com portal or check out our handy 'How to' guide to subscription on 100% Mobile.

Note: 100% Mobile is currently only available to O2 customers in the UK. Hopefully we'll see more of it soon!