Nokia 5730 XpressMusic support

Get familiar with N-Gage

N-Gage is a mobile gaming platform. You can play high-quality, multiplayer N-Gage games with your device. The N-Gage application is preinstalled in 5730 XpressMusic. You can also download games. Learn how to keep in touch with other players, and to track and share your scores and other gaming achievements.


For the full N-Gage experience, you need Internet access on your device. You can use either a wireless LAN (WLAN) or packet data connection. For more information on data transfer costs, contact your service provider.


For more support, browse to www.n-gage.com.


To get started with N-Gage:

  1. Select the Games icon from the application shortcuts in the Home screen.
    • You can also access N-Gage by selecting Menu > Applications > Games.
  2. The N-Gage application will start. In the application you have the following tabs:
    • Home – is the default view. You can start playing or resume the game you last played, check your current N-Gage points, find more games, read your messages, or connect with an N-Gage friend who is available to play.
    • My Games – You can play and manage games you have downloaded to your device. You can install and delete games, rate and review games you have played, and recommend them to your N-Gage friends.
    • My Profile – You can manage your profile information and details, and keep a record of your N-Gage gaming history.
    • My friends – You can invite other N-Gage players to your friends list, and see if they are online and available to play. You can also connect with your N-Gage friends using private messaging.
    • Showroom – You can find information about N-Gage games, including screenshots and player reviews. You can also try out new games by downloading free trials or see if there are new game extras available.

Create your player name and set your availability

A Player Name enables you to participate in the N-Gage community, connect with other players, and share your gaming achievements.

To create a new Player Name:

  1. When you start the N-Gage application and connect to the N-Gage service for the first time, you are prompted to create an N-Gage Player Name.
  2. In the registration screen, enter your date of birth, desired Player Name, and password.
  3. Accept the Terms and Conditions, and select Register.

Set your availability:

  1. Select the Games icon from the application shortcuts in the Home screen.
    • You can also access N-Gage by selecting Menu > Applications > Games.
  2. Select Options > Set online status, and from the following:
    • Available to Play – Tells your N-Gage friends that you are logged in to the network and available to play or chat.
    • Not Available to Play – Tells your friends that you are logged in but currently not available.
    • Logged Out – Indicates that you are not logged in to the network.