Nokia today announced the N-Gage QD mobile game deck, the latest addition to the N-Gage platform. We reported about first photos of the Nokia N-Gage 2 (now N-Gage QD) couple days ago.

Compared to the N-Gage 1 the N-Gage QD is supports hot-swappable multimedia (MMC) slot for instant gaming, longer battery life, improved gaming controls, brighter screen, smartphone features and the new N-Gage Arena launcher application.

Gamers will be able to play all of their favorite N-Gage titles, connect to the worldwide mobile gaming community over mobile networks via the N-Gage Arena as well as take part in close-range mobile multiplayer gaming via Bluetooth wireless technology.
The planned range of prices is expected to be from €99/$99 with a contract to €199/$199 as an unsubsidized, untaxed retail price.
The N-Gage QD game deck is expected to be available in May 2004 for Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific and in June 2004 for the Americas. The N-Gage QD will be available in two versions: a GSM 900/1800 variant (Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific) and a GSM 850/1900 variant (Americas).
Nokia Press-Release