Jayson Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) Believe it or not, now it's a form of entertainment - along with the movies. Anyway, I don't think the games are that good, though (as in modern). Well, they're probably games like chess or something. Actually, I can't remember what the games were - as it's been 10 years of so - since I've been on an airliner. Questions Who has some ideas to improve airplane gaming? Would you probably like gaming better than the movies or music? How long a trip would be needed to beat Donkey Kong Country, Mario Bros Wii or Galaxy? 😀 Edited February 19, 2020 by Jayson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 I pretty much sure that online gaming is banned or not allowed in some airplanes. In fact they ask us to shut down the phone or tablets during takeoff and landing often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazycrab Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Cellular and WiFi signals can cause interference with some cockpit instruments and equipment, that's why flight attendants will usually ask you to turn your phone or tablet off or at least onto airplane mode. They should still let use them and other devices like the Switch offline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 I wouldn't know, as I usually tend to sleep on airplanes, unless it's an extremely short flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Yes indeed cellular signals interfere with communication and navsat. So that's one reason to cut the gaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) If I'm awake I usually tend to just grab my MP3 player and listen to music. I would watch DVD's on my portable, but the noise airplanes make is too loud to hear the movies. Which is confusing because I can hear my music just fine. But this MP3 player is a gift from the Gods. I've had it since the Bush administration, and even stepped on it accidentally at one point. And it still works as if I just took it out of the package. It has a 4gig storage and I absolutely love it. Edited February 20, 2020 by The Blackangel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSteelyardDweller Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 imagine beinga ble to play an open world game like fallout on a long flight it would do a lot to pass the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 There are a lot of open world games available on Switch. I don’t think it would be a real problem if you started after the plane reached its cruising altitude, and before it began its landing procedure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 Actually, I was referring to games connected to the plane. You don't have to bring the game - on the plane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazycrab Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Jayson said: Actually, I was referring to games connected to the plane. You don't have to bring the game - on the plane! There seems to be a few airlines that offer games as part of their flight entertainment systems but it's certainly not common yet. I still think more people would prefer to just simply bring a portable system like the Switch on the plane with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, Crazycrab said: There seems to be a few airlines that offer games as part of their flight entertainment systems but it's certainly not common yet. I still think more people would prefer to just simply bring a portable system like the Switch on the plane with them. That's definitely me. I would much rather bring my own system than have to rely on whatever they chose for me to play. Edited February 21, 2020 by The Blackangel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 22 hours ago, Jayson said: Actually, I was referring to games connected to the plane. You don't have to bring the game - on the plane! I think board games are perfect and they have no issues with other passengers and the plan functionality. I remember people playing cards in train and plane many times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander. Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 (edited) WiFi transmissions may conflict with some the pilot equipment and instrument, and that is why airline employees will typically tell you "please switch of your smartphone, or at least into Aeroplane Mode". It's for everyone's well-fare whilst in flight and safety comes first before entertainment. As someone who has travelled a lot, I tend to download excessive amounts of popular or recommended offline games. There's nothing worse than being bored on a 8hr flight. Edited May 17, 2020 by Alexander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrik Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 I can't believe can enjoy gaming when being on a flying trip, i had to sleep for 3 hours last time i flew because of the backpain i had xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empire Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 I never can't slep on the flight, and mostly I just watch films and TV shows that they got to offer 🙂 They do have basic little games that you can do however it's just simple and boring. Games that don't take much resources. If you was to do any gaming then use your own phone or what you have on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
