A:AnswerYes you can use for gaming. Just beware that lolipop wont let you utilize external sd storage for downloaded apps. You need to go back to 4.2 or below or up to 6 marshmallow for that.
A:AnswerThey're essentially the same phone. Phone specs are identical. The only differences are the bloatware that is programmed by Boost or Virgin and the cellular network to activate with.
A:AnswerYou can port your existing wireless phone number to any carrier. Call the carrier you are interested in switching to and ask them how to do the port in of your phone number from Verizon.