Apple iPod Classic

The games currently available for sale on iTunes Store are not compatible with the new iPod Classic. These games were developed for fifth generation iPod models. These models are completely different hardware and run a different OS than the new iPod Classic. It is not surprising, but still disappointing for those who have purchased several games.

Apple has announced they have plans to port Ms. Pac Man, Sudoku and Tetris, but they have not indicated how these updates will be priced. I hope they will be provided at no cost if you have already purchased them, but we will have to wait and see. It is possible that you would have to re-purchase the games if you wish to run them on a newly bought iPod Classic.

The good news is that the iPod Classic will come bundled with three games: Vortex, a circular 3-D Breakout clone; iQuiz, an entertainment trivia game; and Klondike Solitaire.

What do you think; does Apple owe it to their customers to port existing games to new models?

Posted by Gregory / Games