Android version possible?

by **benmac** » 03 Apr 2011, 16:30

Hey,

I am thinking about getting an Android tablet, and just wondering whether it is possible to run Magarena on Android. I know that Android apps are java based, and there exists a converter at

http://www.netmite.com/android/srv/1.7/getapk.php

What do you think? Would it be possible taking into account the screen limitations of most Android tablets, which are 800x480 upwards?

by **ubeefx** » 03 Apr 2011, 19:38

Hi benmac,

Magarena is written for Java SE or Standard Edition, what is used on desktops.
Android supports a variant of Java ME or Micro Edition, more suitable for mobile devices.
So it is not possible to play Magarena on Android without porting it.
A plain conversion tool will not work.
Maybe a Windows 7 tablet is able to run Java SE applications.

About the resolution, I would advise a display size of 1024x768 (XGA) or better.
There are no plans to make a UI for smaller resolutions.