Why the Nokia 3310 was so popular

[Jamie McKane]

Why the Nokia 3310 was so popular

The Nokia 3310 mobile phone has near iconic status. Released in 2000, it is among the best-selling phones of all time, with 126m units produced.

 

[Jan]

Lots of yapping before getting to The Truth:

The other element of the phone many people probably remember is the beloved game, Snake. I’m sure many of you can recall hours spent on the school bus, or the train to work chasing apples around a tiny screen. Despite its limited graphics and ultra-simple gameplay, it definitely rivalled Angry Birds and Flappy Bird for its addictive nature.

Also: Bantumi, though the AI on the 3310 was much weaker than the 3330.

 

[PsychoFish]

It was simple, a simple design with no real frills and a battery that could last for days.