Best Android Phone for Games?

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I want the latest Android phone that can run games good (Like GTA SA), and is similar to the size of my iPhone 5S but more powerful. Price is not an issue. AT&T is the provider. Thx:) Oh and alot of space so I can get alot of games and stuff..:p
 

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I would recommend the LG G2, due to the 2 gigs of ram, screen resolution, Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400. Since you'll be running emulators and games like GTA, you'll eventually get tired of using touch controls and want to move on to a controller. Then you'll end up realizing that, unless you want to shell out 80 bucks, your only other option is to buy a ps3 controller and using that. However, to do so, your phone must be rooted. But fear not, the LG G2 is super easy to root. Took me less than 2 minutes (And it was my first rooting)

TL;DR: LG G2 is the best choice IMO.
 

ry4n_1337

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Got a GTA SA YouTube link for this phone?

 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKuNkQ7gEb8

@3:12 "Wow. This could be one of the best GTA phones I've ever tried"
 

ry4n_1337

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Still just a bit laggy
 

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Ehh...it definitely is a change, but I wouldn't say in a bad way. But S4 OS to me seems EXTREMELY buggy and sluggish compared the G2 (A friend of mine and I compared phones)

In terms of gaming, I may want to add in that I was able to usb tether my service to my computer, play Shadowgate online at full settings (with controller), and use my service to play another fps online, and I still had half a gig of RAM left.
 

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I've never had my G2 overheat, and I have a rubber case on it. Where exactly did you hear this. :( And also, try checking on Amazon. That's where I got mine. In terms of the IPhone beating the G2, I don't exactly believe that article. I'm able to emulate DS games with ease (60 fps) while my friends who own the IPhone 5s and emulate (About 3 or 4 friends, due to IPhone popularity) can't even emulate N64 games, let alone DS. Also, no way to connect a ps3 controller up to an IPhone 5s, thus you're forced to shell out that 80 bucks.
 

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Do you mean that, if purchased, it will extend your contract? I don't believe so. I would check on Amazon for the G2. I bought it a few weeks after it came out and got it for 1
$17 brand new!
 
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