Pocket Gamer World Cup

The Pocket Gamer World Cup poll has now closed - it was a tight match and almost went to extra time, but it's now quite literally all over, bar the shouting of course. We'll bring you the final results here shortly.

The taxi's at the door to take you to the airport, and you've got your tickets, your passport and your emergency German phrasebook. But haven't you forgotten something?

Yes, you may well be headed to a global football festival, but not every moment will be crammed with scintillating skill. There's going to be plenty of downtime stood in queues, sat in bars or even slumped on the terraces watching Eastern European teams play out bore draws. You need some entertainment, and what better way to fill the time between beer and bratwursts than by showing them how it should be done with a spot of pocket gaming soccer?

But which is the best footie experience to pack? We thought we'd ask the real experts, the footie fans, i.e. you.

Cast your vote now! Select your winner from the contenders below and then click the link in the poll in the left column (you can only vote once!)
Don't forget to come back on June 1st for the final results, just in time for when you pack your bags for Germany!
A. Playman World Soccer (Mobile) B. Real Football 2006 (Mobile) C. Sensible Soccer (Mobile) D. Flitzer (Mobile) E. FIFA 2005 (N-Gage) F. FIFA 2006 (DS) G. Pro Evolution Soccer 5 (PSP) H. FIFA Football 2006 (PSP) I. World Tour Soccer (PSP) J. FIFA Street 2 (PSP)
And when you've done that - don't forget to enter our cracking competition to win fab footie goodies here! The contenders

A. Playman World Soccer (Mobile) Contrary to his appearance, the dimunitive Playman is not based on a motion capture of Paul Scholes. But his single-thumb outing offers the most accessible football action out there, leaving you one hand free to wave a rattle. The easiest football game to pick up, but one that might frustrate the purists. It's a bit like: Korea (Underdogs that suddenly come good) Read the review
B. Real Football 2006 (Mobile) With its detailed simulation, fancy moves and beautiful football, this won our reviewer's heart, but could its demanding control set-up be too much to manage when you're also balancing a pint and a bratwurst? It's a bit like: France (Has the talent to win and plenty of skill, but can be frustrating) Read the review
C. Sensible Soccer (Mobile)One from the archives this. Although it's not quite 'jumpers for goalposts', Sensible Soccer is very much a case of 'small boys on the park', as you manouevre diddy men around the pitch. The controls are simple and the action fast, but possibly a little too furious for some. It's a bit like: Holland (Lots of goals, but your team never feels completely in control) Read the review
D. Flitzer (Mobile) There are few things more entertaining in a match than a streaker, unless of course the naughty nudist is a pasty, flabby, middle-aged man. Shouldn't really be in the final count, but qualifies as it was developed by the host nation. It's a bit like: Germany (Unfancied by most before the tournament, the Germans always 'show' when it counts) Read the review
E. FIFA 2005 (N-Gage) Despite lacking the latest big signings, fancy graphics and flashy moves, the ageing N-Gage representative nevertheless offers surprisingly slick football action, although it could feel a bit like wearing last year's shirt. It's a bit like: Serbia & Montenegro (Lacking big names, but could be a dark horse) Read the review
F. FIFA 2006 (DS) The best footie game on DS by virtue of being just about the only one, FIFA 2006 offers some nice touches, like the touchscreen doubling as a radar, but it's not exactly playing a blinder. You could always Picto Chant though. It's a bit like: Trinidad & Tobago (Enthusiastic and an unknown quantity, it's more of a token gesture than a force to be reckoned with) Read the review

G. Pro Evolution Soccer 5 (PSP) Whilst the home version is often hailed as the true connoisseur's favourite, it's fair to say the PSP game has plenty of rough edges. Indeed, it could be too tough for many. Still, long loading screens will give you a chance to glance up at the real match. It's a bit like: Italy (Capable of great things, but stress on defence and tactics might make heavy weather for some) Read the review
H. FIFA Football 2006 (PSP) The bookies' favourite, this big name is loved by the mainstream, although hardcore fans might say it's loved by those who don't know much about football! It's certainly improving with each outing. It's a bit like: England (They have the big names and are capable of winning, but may be lacking in that little extra required) Read the review
I. World Tour Soccer (PSP) Sony's first stab at pocket soccer proved surprisingly successful, offering a fast-paced game that encourages passing play and possession football. Bit light at the back, mind. It's a bit like: Ivory Coast (Attractive to watch and unsaddled by too many expectations, but a little naïve defensively) Read the review
J. FIFA Street 2 (PSP) Less football sim, more a chance to create a Nike Ad, FIFA Street 2 rips out all the tactics, strategy and the midfield in general, for an end-to-end kickabout that's all about showing off. It's a bit like: USA (Hey, why don't we get rid of some players and make the goal bigger?) Read the review

Think we've missed any obvious contenders out? Mail them across sharpish and we'll see if we can slot them in.