Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for iPod Games

1. What games are authored by Apple?
2. What games are authored by third-party companies?
3. Where can I find help on games?
4. What is cost of game?
5. Can I use games in iTunes without an iPod?
6. What are the requirements?
7. How do I know what the game title is like before I buy it?
8. Are games localized?
9. Can you play music and games on the iPod simultaneously?
10. Can I use video out to play games on my TV?
11. Can I use the remote as a controller?
12. What is file size of each game?
13. How do I remove game titles from an iPod?
14. I'm having trouble using games on my iPod. Where should I start?
15. How can I contact a third-party about a game?

What games are authored by Apple?

• Vortex
• Texas Hold'em
• iQuiz (iQuiz is also known as iPod Quiz in some countries)

What games are authored by third-party companies?

• Bejeweled
• Zuma
• Mahjong
• Mini Golf
• Tetris
• PAC-MAN
• Ms. PAC-MAN
• Cubis 2
• Royal Solitaire
• Sudoku
• Lost

Where can I find help on games?

Each game title includes built-in Help. You can also view instructions in iTunes. To do this, click on the games playlist in the source list. If the games playlist is not visible, you may need to turn on the preference to show this playlist in the General tab of iTunes Preferences.

What is cost of game?

• $4.99
• $0.99 for iQuiz

Can I use games in iTunes without an iPod?

No. You need a Fifth Generation iPod (iPod with video). You cannot use games without one.

What are the requirements?

• iTunes 7 or later (iQuiz requires iTunes 7.1 or later)
• Fifth Generation iPod (iPod with video) with 1.2 or later of iPod software installed.

How do I know what the game is like before I buy it?

There will be a preview movie on the iTunes Store.

Are games localized?

Yes. All game titles are localized in all English, French, Danish, German, Spanish, Finnish, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, and Japanese. All games default to the language setting on iPod (if it's one in the previous sentence). To change the language of games, change the language on iPod.

Can you play music and games on the iPod simultaneously?

Yes.

Can I use video out to play games on my TV?

No.

Can I use the remote as a controller?

No. All games are designed specifically to be controlled with the Click Wheel.

What is file size of each game?

The size varies from game to game, ranging from about 10 MB to about 60 MB.

How do I remove game titles from an iPod?

1. Click the iPod in the iTunes source pane.
2. Click the Games tab.
3. Select Sync games.
4. Click the Selected games button.
5. Deselect all items.
6. Choose File > Sync "iPod" to remove the games.

You can also restore your iPod, but restoring your iPod will also remove everything.

I'm having trouble using games on my iPod. Where should I start?

See the Troubleshooting document here.

How can I contact a third-party about a game?

PAC-MAN and Ms. PAC-MAN
For help on game related issues or for more information about these games, contact Namco Networks America Inc. at support-ws@namco.com.

Bejeweled and Zuma
For help on game related issues or for more information about these games, visit PopCap Games at http://www.popcap.com/help.php.

Cubis 2
For help on game related issues or for more information about this game, visit FreshGames at http://cubisgold2.support.freshgames.com/ipod/.

Mahjong, Mini Golf, Sudoku, Royal Solitaire, and Tetris
For help on game related issues or for more information about these games, visit EA Mobile Games at http://www.eamobile.com/ipod.

Lost
For help on game related issues or for more information about this game, visit Gameloft at http://www.gameloft.com.

iQuiz Maker
For help creating iQuiz custom trivia packs with iQuiz Maker, contact Aspyr at http://support.aspyr.com/.

For more information about iQuiz custom trivia packs visit http://www.apple.com/itunes/store/games.html.

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