Old Ipod Touch Games
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An iPod click wheel game or iPod game is a video game playable on the various versions of the Apple portable media player, the iPod. The original iPod had the game Brick (originally invented by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak) included as an easter egg hidden feature; later firmware versions added it as a menu option. Later revisions of the iPod added three more games in addition to Brick: Parachute, Solitaire, and Music Quiz. These games should not be confused with games for the iPod Touch, which require iOS and are only available on Apple's App Store on iTunes.
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History[edit]
In September 2006, the iTunes Store began to offer nine additional games for purchase with the launch of iTunes 7, compatible with the fifth generation iPod with iPod software 1.2 or later. Those games were: Bejeweled, Cubis 2, Mahjong, , Pac-Man, Tetris, Texas Hold 'Em, Vortex, and Zuma. These games were made available for purchase from the iTunes Store for US$4.99 each. In December 2006, two more games were released by EA Mobile at the same price: Royal Solitaire and Sudoku. In February 2007, Ms. Pac-Man was released, followed in April 2007 by iQuiz. Until this time, all the available games could be purchased in a package, with no discount.
In May 2007 Apple released Lost: The Video Game based on the television show, which is made by Gameloft. In June 2007 'SAT Prep 2008' by Kaplan. This was introduced as 3 separate educational games based on the subjects writing, reading, and mathematics. In December 2007, Apple released a classic Sega game, Sonic the Hedgehog, which was originally packaged with the Sega Genesis system in the early 1990s.
With third parties like Namco, Square Enix, EA, Sega, and Hudson Soft all making games for the iPod, Apple's dedicated MP3 player took great steps towards entering the video game handheld console market. Even video game magazines like GamePro and EGM have reviewed and rated most of their games.
The games are in the form of .ipg files (iPod game), which are actually .zip archives in disguise. When unzipped, they reveal executable files along with common audio and image files, leading to the possibility of third-party games. Currently, Apple has no publicly available software development kit (SDK) for iPod-specific development.[1] The iOS SDK covers only iOS on the iPhone and iPod Touch, not traditional iPods.
As of October 2011, Apple has removed all the click wheel–operated games from its store.
Games[edit]
This is a list of games that were made available for the newest iPods, excluding the iPod Touch. Each game (other than Reversi and ChineseCheckers) cost US$4.99 to buy prior to their discontinuation in 2011.
This list contains 50 games on this list. This number is always up to date by this script.
| Title | Publisher | Release date | Game ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Hold'Em | Apple Inc. | 2006-09-12 | 33333 |
| Zuma | Astraware | 2006-09-12 | 44444 |
| Pac-Man | Namco | 2006-09-12 | AAAAA |
| Tetris | Electronic Arts | 2006-09-12 | 66666 |
| Mini Golf | Electronic Arts | 2006-09-12 | 88888 |
| Cubis 2 | Fresh Games | 2006-09-12 | 99999 |
| Sudoku | Electronic Arts | 2006-12-19 | 50513 |
| Ms. Pac-Man | Namco | 2007-02-27 | 14004 |
| SAT Prep 2008 (Math) | Kaplan | 2007-06-22 | 11052 |
| SAT Prep 2008 (Reading) | Kaplan | 2007-06-22 | 11050 |
| SAT Prep 2008 (Writing) | Kaplan | 2007-06-22 | 11051 |
| The Sims Bowling | Electronic Arts | 2007-07-17 | 1500C |
| The Sims Pool | Electronic Arts | 2007-07-31 | 1500E |
| Musika (Only Released in UK) | NanaOn-Sha, Ltd./Sony BMG | 2007-08-07 | 1C300 |
| Brain Challenge | Gameloft/Apple Inc. | 2007-09-05 | |
| Phase | Harmonix | 2007-11-06 | |
| Sonic the Hedgehog | Sega | 2007-12-18 | 18000 |
| Peggle | PopCap Games | 2007-12-18 | 12104 |
| Bomberman | Hudson Soft | 2007-12-18 | 20000 |
| Block Breaker Deluxe | Gameloft/Apple Inc. | 2008-01-15 | |
| Pole Position Remix | Namco | 2008-01-21 | |
| Naval Battle | Gameloft | 2008-02-04 | |
| Chess & Backgammon | Gameloft | 2008-02-04 | |
| Yahtzee | Hasbro | 2008-02-11 | |
| Pirates of the Caribbean: Aegir's Fire | Disney | 2008-02-20 | |
| Bubble Bash | Gameloft | 2008-02-25 | |
| Scrabble | Electronic Arts/Hasbro | 2008-03-03 | |
| Bejeweled | PopCap Games | 2008-04-15 | 55555 |
| Mahjong | Electronic Arts | 2008-04-22 | |
| Monopoly | Electronic Arts/Hasbro | 2008-06-03 | 15040 |
| The Sims DJ | Electronic Arts | 2008-06-09 | |
| Song Summoner: The Unsung Heroes | Square Enix | 2008-07-08 | 24000 |
| Uno | Gameloft | 2008-07 | |
| Mystery Mansion Pinball | Gameloft | 2008-08 | |
| Chalkboard Sports Baseball | D2C | 2008-08 | |
| Spore Origins | Electronic Arts | 2008-08-25 | 15010 |
| Star Trigon | Namco | 2008-09 | |
| CSI: Miami | Gameloft | 2008-09 | |
| Tamagotchi: 'Round the World | Namco | 2008-11 | |
| Asphalt 4: Elite Racing | Gameloft | 2008-12 | 22020 |
| Tiger Woods PGA Tour | Electronic Arts | 2008-12 | |
| Real Soccer '09 | Gameloft | 2008-12 | |
| Slyder Adventures | Sandlot Games | 2008-12 | |
| Reversi | Apple Inc. | 2008-12 | |
| Wonder Blocks | Gameloft | 2008-12 | |
| Lode Runner | Hudson Soft | 2008-12 | |
| Crystal Defenders | Square Enix | 2008-12 | 24002 |
| Chinese Checkers | Apple Inc. | 2008-12 | |
| Trivial Pursuit | Electronic Arts/Hasbro | 2008-12 | |
| Cake Mania 3 | Sandlot Games | 2009-02 |
Default games[edit]
These are the games that originally came with an iPod.[2]
| iPod version | Titles | Publishers |
|---|---|---|
| iPod 1G, 2G | Brick (also called Game) | Apple Inc. |
| iPod 3G, 4G, 5G, and 5.5G; iPod Nano 1G and 2G; iPod Mini | Brick, Music Quiz, Parachute, Solitaire | Apple Inc. |
| iPod Nano 3G; iPod Classic 6G | iQuiz, Klondike, Vortex | Apple Inc. |
| iPod Nano 4G and 5G | Maze, Klondike, Vortex, Brick | Apple Inc. |
Criticism[edit]
iTunes had come under much criticism due to the UK price of iPod games, GB£3.99 (about US$7.40). Many people from the UK had given the games 1-star ratings, stating that Apple was 'ripping off' Britain.[3]
A similar situation occurred in Australia, where the price was A$7.49, even though the Australian dollar was (at the time) worth more than the US dollar (A$7.49 = US$7.76).
Developers had criticized Apple for not creating a software development kit (SDK) for software developers to create new iPod games. This was likely to keep the digital rights management of iPod games closed.[citation needed] Although technically speaking this does not prevent the running of an alternative OS on the iPod such as Linux, whereby for example there are ports of Doom that will run on fifth-generation iPods. Running Linux on an iPod retains the music playing functionality of the device, while adding features such as the ability to create voice memos through the headphones.
When the iPod Classic and iPod Nano third generation were released, games which were bought formerly could not be synced to the new iPods. This made many consumers angry due to losing their investment.
It is also notable that after a download had been made for a game, it couldn't have been downloaded again unless a separate purchase was made for the same item.[4] This is different behavior than applications downloaded on the App Store, which can be downloaded multiple times. This issue was later fixed, making it possible to install any single game on any number of iPods.
Unofficial games[edit]
Some older iPod units are capable of using replacement firmware such as iPod Linux and Rockbox. These firmware projects can play many other games, including a native port of Doom; and, via a native port of the Game BoyemulatorGnuboy, many other games, including Super Mario, Tomb Raider, Mega Man, Kirby, Metroid, The Legend of Zelda, Street Fighter, and hundreds more.[5][6]
References[edit]
- ^'What's Inside an iPod Game?' bensinclair.com, September 14, 2006.
- ^'Fun for your iPod', November 26, 2007.
- ^iTunes store
- ^Melanson, Donald (2007-09-19). 'iPod games must be repurchased for new iPods'. Engadget. Retrieved 2008-09-30.
- ^'Applications'. iPodLinux Wiki. Retrieved 6 April 2010.
- ^'What is Rockbox? Why should I use it?'. Rockbox Wiki. Retrieved 6 April 2010.
External links[edit]
- iPod game page at Apple.com
We tested the new iPod: It runs all—well, most—iOS apps, and it won't add another device to your cellular plan
At its big launch event on September 9, Apple introduced lots of new products, including the iPad Pro; an iPhone 6s and 6s Plus with pressure-sensitive touchscreens and 12-megapixel cameras; and a revamped Apple TV meant to challenge competitors' game consoles and streaming media players.
The new iPhones, in particular, may catch the covetous eye of a tween in your household. But don't give in to requests for a new phone. You can buy your kid a great connected device—and save $450—by choosing the recently updated $199 iPod Touch instead. And you’ll avoid $50 or more in monthly data charges.
When we tested the new iPod Touch, we found a device that rivals the year-old iPhone 6. Users of the iPod Touch can run just about any app, stream movies and TV shows, Skype with camp friends, and otherwise act like other mobile addicts, as long as their device is connected to Wi-Fi. For tweens, that’s not much of a limitation.
Here are more lab results.
Old Ipod Touch Games
Looks
The iPod Touch looks like a mashup of the iPhone 6 and the aging iPhone 5. It comes in gray, blue, gold, pink, silver, and a Product (RED) edition that supports efforts to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa (guess what color it is). The Touch has an entirely aluminum backing, just like the iPhone 6 (complete with infamous camera bulge), but while the iPhone 6 has a relatively large 4.7-inch display, the iPod Touch’s 4-inch screen is the same size as the older iPhone 5 display. The device is appropriate for smaller hands and one-handed use.
Cameras
The iPod Touch has the same 8-megapixel camera as the year-old iPhone 6, with a few tweaks separating the two (different flash LED, slightly higher maximum aperture). In our tests of the iPod Touch and iPhone 6, the cameras produced photos of similar quality. Video quality was also comparable, though the iPod Touch can’t match the iPhone’s 240-frames-per-second slow-motion video—it records at 120 frames per second. The front-facing cameras are pretty much equal in terms of photo and video quality.
Both devices can add location data to a photo, but the iPod Touch requires a Wi-Fi connection whereas the iPhone 6 can use built-in GPS to find out where a photo was snapped.
Processor
The older iPhone 6 and updated iPod Touch are evenly matched in terms of processing speed. They share the same A8 processor and M8 motion coprocessor, so games and fitness apps will be right at home on either device.
iOS and Connectivity
You’ll notice a few things missing from the Apple iOS on the iPod Touch, namely the phone and the Apple Watch app.
But apps such as Skype and Whatsapp give users the communication tools to chat with anyone in the world, as long as they have a Wi-Fi connection. And one can always tether the Touch to a smartphone to get online in a pinch.
Using an iPod Touch on the go will take a few moments of planning. Just be sure your kid downloads all desired apps before piling into the backseat for a road trip.