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Amazon has officially entered the tablet market with their new device, the Kindle Fire. And while Amazon's tablet brings with it a number of exciting features -- including the ability to stream video, browse the web, and read stuff -- what does the Kindle Fire actually mean for gamers? Here's what we know so far.

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What about the graphics?
At 7-inches, the Kindle Fire's "gorilla glass" display is noticeably smaller than competing tablets like the iPad 2 (9.7 inches). But size certainly isn't everything; the screen features a resolution of 1024 x 600 at 169 ppi and 16 million colors. Although, if you're looking for the sharpest visual quality out of the games you're playing, you may be disappointed based on early hands-on reports of the device.
How powerful is it, though?
The Kindle Fire features a 1 GHz Texas Instruments OMAP 4 dual-core processor, as well as 8 GB of hard drive space. Again, the hard drive is considerably smaller than many competing tablets, but Amazon has said that the Fire has approximately enough room to store up to 80 applications, with battery-life capable of handling multiple hours of gaming time on a single charge.
Enough with the technical mumbo jumbo, what about the GAMES?
Just as iPhone and iPad video games can be purchased through Apple's App Store, Amazon's own online applications service is being offered through Kindle Fire. And yes, games are part of this service, but the selection of games are pretty bare at this point. Mobile game hits like Angry Birds, Cut the Rope, and Fieldrunners HD, are available for the Kindle Fire, but at this time there isn't much in the way of quality Kindle Fire-exclusive games. However, it's still very early, and the games channel is sure to be fleshed out with more titles soon.
For gamers, does the Kindle Fire offer anything other media tablets don't?
While the Kindle Fire's library of games is pretty weak at this time, the tablet does have some advantages over the competition, including its portability. At 0.91 pounds, it's noticeably lighter than the iPad 2 (1.33-1.34lbs), which makes it a bit more convenient for gaming on the go. And for accident-prone gamers, the Fire's "Gorilla Glass​" display is comprised on an alkali-aluminosilicate glass engineered specifically to be thinner, lighter, and more damage-resistant than other glass displays.
And the cost?
The Kindle Fire costs $199, which comes with free shipping from Amazon.com. That's a lot less than other tablets out there like the iPad 2 and Sony Tablet S, which cost more than double the price of the Fire ($499).
Even thought the Kindle Fire wasn't designed specifically with gamers in mind, the tablet has enough potential to move in on some the territory of more popular tablets through its unique features and affordability. We'll keep you updated as we get more experience with gaming on the Kindle Fire.
via: gamepro