ipod games

Dec 18 2007

Games might be good for the iPod, but is the iPod good for games?

GoodStarlight2 20071218 183741 Games might be good for the iPod, but is the iPod good for games?Before I get into this, I have to admit that I’m not much of a gamer. I play Halo (the original) online on my MacBook Pro during lunch breaks and I suck (feel free to pwn me between 12pm and 1pm PT; look for Bubs404a). And I think the last console I owned was the SEGA Genesis. Maybe that’s why today’s announcement has me jazzed and dismayed.

SEGA announced today that Sonic The Hedgehog is now available in the iTunes Store and ready for action on the new iPod nano with video, the iPod classic and the fifth generation iPod.

This game takes me back to that old SEGA Genesis again, which is great, but the problem I’ve had with other iPod games has me wondering if playing Sonic on my 5G is going to end in a broken iPod and some drywall patching. I just can’t get the click-wheel to respond properly. Maybe it’s me.

Is it me? Is it just that I suck at games? Do you play games on your iPod? Do you find the experience enjoyable? Or is the click-wheel a poor gaming controller? Let me know in our forums.

Sonic for iPod sells for USD$4.99. iTunes customers can buy the game for themselves, or give the gift of Sonic The Hedgehog by clicking the “Gift This Game” button in the iTunes menu.

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Mar 21 2007

Apple officially announces the release of Apple TV

352404615 f29ac5fa3d m Apple officially announces the release of Apple TVAs was already reported across the Mac web yesterday, Apple’s wireless media center, Apple TV has begun shipping. Apple made the announcement official today saying that with the new device you can play all your favorite iTunes content from your computer on your widescreen TV, including movies, TV shows, music, photos and podcasts.

The integration of Apple TV and iTunes lets users choose from over 400 movies and 350 TV shows in near DVD quality; over four million songs; 5,000 music videos; 100,000 podcasts; and 20,000 audiobooks from the iTunes Store. Users can also watch their favorite movie trailers right on their widescreen TV, listen to their favorite music on their home entertainment system, and view slideshows of their photo albums in high definition resolution.
Apple TV has a 40GB hard drive that is able to store up to 50 hours of video, 9,000 songs, 25,000 photos or a combination of each and is capable of delivering high-definition 720p output. Using high-speed 802.11 wireless networking, Apple TV can auto-sync content from one computer or stream content from up to five additional computers right to your TV without any wires.

Apple TV, which includes the Apple Remote, will be available beginning this week from the Apple Store, Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers for a suggested retail price of USD$299. Apple retail stores will also offer hands on workshops and demonstrations of Apple TV’s features.
Apple TV requires iTunes 7.1 or later running on a Mac with Mac OS X version 10.3.9 or later, or a Windows PC with Windows XP Home/Professional (SP2). An 802.11b/g/n wireless network using AirPort, AirPort Extreme(R) or 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networking is required. Internet access is required and a broadband connection is recommended. Apple TV requires an enhanced definition or high-definition widescreen TV. iPod games will not play on Apple TV. The iTunes store is available in the US and select countries.
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Jan 9 2007

Apple TV to take over the living room

352404615 f29ac5fa3d m Apple TV to take over the living roomApple today premiered Apple TV, a set-top device to wirelessly play all your favorite iTunes content from your computer on your widescreen TV, including movies, TV shows, music, photos and podcasts. Using Apple TV’s interface, anyone can browse and view their entire collection of digital media from across the room using the Apple Remote.

Apple TV has a 40GB hard drive to store up to 50 hours of video, 9,000 songs, 25,000 photos or a combination of each and is capable of delivering high-definition 720p output. Apple TV is easy to connect to a broad range of widescreen TVs and home theater systems and comes standard with HDMI, component video, analog and optical audio ports. Using high-speed AirPort 802.11 wireless networking, Apple TV can auto-sync content from one computer or stream content from up to five additional computers right to your TV without any wires.

352406850 60a9c33e48 m Apple TV to take over the living roomApple TV, which includes the Apple Remote, will be shipping in February through the Apple Store, Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers for a suggested retail price of USD$299.
Apple TV requires iTunes 7 or later running on a Mac with Mac OS X version 10.3.9 or later, or a Windows PC with Windows XP Home/Professional (SP2). An 802.11b/g/n wireless network using AirPort, AirPort Extreme(R) or 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networking required. Internet access is required and a broadband connection is recommended. Apple TV requires an enhanced-definition or high-definition widescreen TV. iPod games will not play on Apple TV. iTunes is available in the US and select countries.

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