Just in case anyone is interested and maybe it's already been mentioned but I have got a new Axim (PPC2003) and Tomb Raider installed and works fine on it. It really looks super and would play superb if my d-pad worked properly (new replacement Axim on the way).
I really don't know why the reviews said it only worked on the Ipaq's

Eagles may soar high but weasles don't get sucked into jet engines.

Did you install it on an SD card or to the onboard memory?

I'm downloading it now. I'm very nervous and I do hope it works!

Christ, it didn't work. "Unable to retrieve serial number" error. Anyone have an idea for a fix?

What a waste of money. I feel ill.

Write to the developer, I'm sure if you tell them the situation they will refund you.

Stephen Lease

Axim Basic, 256mb CF, 64mb SD, Rhinoskin Case, Pocketop Keyboard.

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Well im sorry to say it but i bought tomb raider when i had my axim and could never get it working (same serial no. problem), i emailed core and they said it was no go and if you bought it through handango you will notice the message about contacting core BEFORE purchase to check it will work on your PDA.

I have read posts on these forums ref people running it on axim but i assume these are hacked versions, I now have it running on ipaq but it does lock itself to one machine only so your stuffed if you send a unit back for a fault.

HP iPAQ 5550 PXA255 400Mhz
128MB RAM
48MB ROM
Windows Mobile 2003
Lexar 256MB SD Card
1GB Microdrive
CF Jacket & Batt

Psion Revo -> Axim X5 Advanced -> iPAQ 5550

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Eidos said I should get a refund from handango. Do you mean to say that handango will not give me a refund for this particular item?

Darn, I really wanted to play this game on the PPC

I have gotten refunds from Handango before. You should be able to do that.

I bought the game from frys electronics and never installed it once I found out it did'nt work. I'll have to open it up now!

CMMS_AXIM

My Setup:
X5 Advanced PXA250 (had it for a while) 400mgz
ROM A05
256MB Simpletech SD Card
Truemobile WiFi Card
Rhino-Skin Aluminum Case
Belkin Clear screen overlay
Update from dell my mm2003 shipment has been delayed until 9/19!!! Still Waiting....

The demo looks pretty good. They sure could save everyone a lot of grief if the demo was playable on the PPC, though. That would answer compatibility questions right away. Sure hate to part with $30 for a game that won't work on my device.

All I can say is that I got it working on my Axim before I sent it back. I have to confess I downloaded it off newsgroups though because I heard it didn't work so it wasn't an original - but it worked fine and I played at least 4 levels on the Axim with no issues (other than it being a bit difficult due to the dpad). Before anyone starts getting on their high horses about the newgroup stuff - I have now bought it and it works fine on my 2210.
Maybe it only worked on PPC2003 which my Axim had on it. All the people above who couldn't get it to work, did you have 2002 or 2003 running?
Oh and to answer the question above, I installed it into the main memory as I didn't have a CF or SD card at the time.

Eagles may soar high but weasles don't get sucked into jet engines.

I emailed Eidos re: compatibility. I finally got a response today:
Dear Cheryl,

I'm afraid the Dell will definitely not work with the game but the 2215
might. We haven't tested on this device and so cannot guarantee whether it
will or not. If you'd like to give it a try, I would recommend checking the
Handango returns procedure prior to purchase in case it fails to operate
correctly.

Regards

Andy Farquhar
CS Manager

As much as I like the demo, I am not willing to spend $30 for a game that might not work. Handango has a decent return policy, but I'd prefer not to deal with the hassle. What a bummer.

I have 2003 on my device Pagnell. They woulden't let me return it at Handango either. So now I will just keep it in case I buy an HP sometime.

The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents. We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far. The sciences, each straining in its own direction, have hitherto harmed us little; but some day the piecing together of dissociated knowledge will open up such terrifying vistas of reality, and of our frightful position therein, that we shall either go mad from the revelation or flee from the deadly light into the peace and safety of a new dark age.

Well, Handango finaly honored my return request.

The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents. We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far. The sciences, each straining in its own direction, have hitherto harmed us little; but some day the piecing together of dissociated knowledge will open up such terrifying vistas of reality, and of our frightful position therein, that we shall either go mad from the revelation or flee from the deadly light into the peace and safety of a new dark age.

That sure is weird. Maybe the version I downloaded off newsgroup was different in some way (I have only played my original version on my HP) but I had it running and, like I said above, it worked fine. I played it for over 3 hours in one session so I haven't got a clue why Eidos are saying it doesn't work.

Eagles may soar high but weasles don't get sucked into jet engines.

Wanna send me your downloaded copy so I can see if it works on mine? Please PM me if you're interested!

The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents. We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far. The sciences, each straining in its own direction, have hitherto harmed us little; but some day the piecing together of dissociated knowledge will open up such terrifying vistas of reality, and of our frightful position therein, that we shall either go mad from the revelation or flee from the deadly light into the peace and safety of a new dark age.