iPod Update Sooner Rather Than Later? Nintendo Games?

MacRumors · 05:02 PM

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According to Think Secret, Apple's second generation iPod Nano could arrive at Steve Jobs' August 7th WWDC Keynote address. The site predominantly echoes previous rumors that the new Nano would be available in multiple colors and be made of a more scratch-resistant metal alloy enclosure.

In addition, Think Secret believes that Apple has secured enough 40 and 80 GB hard drives to make a minor revision to its 5G iPod. The timeframe for the revision is not certain, but the site does not expect them at WWDC. A price cut is also seen as possible with component prices dropping dramatically since the 5G's introduction last fall.

To add a little fuel to the fire, one MacRumors source claims that Apple's next iPod will be able to play classic Nintendo games. While MacRumors was not able to verify the claim directly, Apple posted a job listing for an embedded game developer in February 2005 and recent patent filings have depicted an iPod with what appears to be a game-pad interface in place of a scroll-wheel [image mirror]. According to our source, the games would be playable via a special accessory.

Also mentioned is that Apple is indeed planning to use OLED displays on future iPods in order to maximize battery life. This echoes a previous page 2 rumor, which has since been countered by Think Secret.

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guffman · Jul 18, 2006, 04:49 PM

I'm all for color choices with out scratches!

SteveRichardson · 12:57 PM

NO FLUFFY PASTELS

NO NO NO NO

NO NO NO

no.

bigandy · Jul 18, 2006, 04:51 PM

not at WWDC. developers, not consumers.

maybe around a week later methinks.

EDIT:
oh, and the game thing, would be cool

xli_ne · Jul 18, 2006, 04:53 PM

Quote:

According to our source, the games would be playable via a special accessory.

lame if you have to carry around an accessory to play

puckhead193 · Jul 18, 2006, 04:54 PM

eh as long as their not those girly colors...

Tanglewood · Jul 18, 2006, 04:54 PM

More storage, new nanos, nintendo games, longer battery life, price drop, colors, sooner-rather-later release. Sounds all good to me.

runninmac · Jul 18, 2006, 04:54 PM

I would be in love with apple if they brought back the gold pastel.
Oh my old mini's color made me week in the knees!

The Ninitendo games sounds awesome. Not to many controls, it would be bad ass.

AJ Muni · Jul 18, 2006, 04:56 PM

OLED displays on video ipod's?? I dont get it..

GFLPraxis · Jul 18, 2006, 04:56 PM

If Apple opens the iPod up for software developers to make games, it could very well be at WWDC...

bluelovesorange · Jul 18, 2006, 04:56 PM

bigger ipod nano in the same enclosure would be lovely, but nintendo games??? er............. why? (just get a DS)

KindredMAC · Jul 18, 2006, 04:57 PM

but I thought OLED's didn't last as long??????

Funny.... hey everyone, my new 2nd Gen 5th Gen iPod still has a battery life of 24 hours..... but my screen died after 2 months of using it!

OY!

BTW- If you want to play Nintendo games.... buy a Game Boy [insert model name here]. Or wait for the Wii.

Eidorian · Jul 18, 2006, 05:01 PM

I really hope all of this arrives before the Back to School rebate ends. Core 2 Duo iMacs and a new Nano?

My debit card is ready.

bluelovesorange · Jul 18, 2006, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eidorian

I really hope all of this arrives before the Back to School rebate ends. Core 2 Duo iMacs and a new Nano?

My debit card is ready.

i second that

Eidorian · Jul 18, 2006, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluelovesorange

i second that

I can just picture Jobs' keynote and OH YEAH I was on a Core 2 Duo Mac the entire time. NOW SHIPPING.

BlizzardBomb · Jul 18, 2006, 05:07 PM

Game Boy Micro + iPod Nano = A name I can't think of.

The game stuff sounds a bit fishy. Anyway for the Nano and 5G I doubt the revision will be at WWDC, but shortly after.

devilot · Jul 18, 2006, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eidorian

I really hope all of this arrives before the Back to School rebate ends. Core 2 Duo iMacs and a new Nano?

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but last time there was the back-to-school rebate, the current Nano came out but was NOT a qualified purchase for the rebate anyway.

So even if a new Nano came out in time, it probably wouldn't work.

dizastor · Jul 18, 2006, 05:12 PM

NanoBoy-MicroGamePod

Seriously, the addition of games would increase my iPod desire ten fold.

MrCrowbar · Jul 18, 2006, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GFLPraxis

If Apple opens the iPod up for software developers to make games, it could very well be at WWDC...

Yeam I told you people. I didn't base my statement on any actual insight knoledge but I can really picture an iPod with some more... software. I mean, you can do pretty much anything with a phone nowadays. I sure hope those new nanos will be in stores as soon as Steve announces them. Gonna be in NYC around that time anyway so I might check out that big Apple cube and get one of those nanos.

BlizzardBomb · Jul 18, 2006, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devilot

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but last time there was the back-to-school rebate, the current Nano came out but was NOT a qualified purchase for the rebate anyway.

So even if a new Nano came out in time, it probably wouldn't work.

Party pooper

But yes I'm pretty sure that was the case.

Eidorian · Jul 18, 2006, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devilot

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but last time there was the back-to-school rebate, the current Nano came out but was NOT a qualified purchase for the rebate anyway.

So even if a new Nano came out in time, it probably wouldn't work.

I forget what happened last year.

devilot · Jul 18, 2006, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eidorian

I forget what happened last year.

I found this thread... linky. Which in turn, will take to you to two relevant threads describing what I have already said.

Sorry... "No nano for you!"

amateurmacfreak · Jul 18, 2006, 05:24 PM

What can I say, sounds great.
The sooner the better.

But the OLED screen thing has me confused... would it be a lot worse/last a shorter time than the current screens??

Eidorian · Jul 18, 2006, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devilot

I found this thread... linky. Which in turn, will take to you to two relevant threads describing what I have already said.

Sorry... "No nano for you!"

I was going to sell it anyways.

amateurmacfreak · Jul 18, 2006, 05:26 PM

Oh, and yeah, that back-to-school rebate almost seems a way to clear out old iPod stock... you know what I mean??

Jul 18, 2006, 04:48 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	iPod Update Sooner Rather Than Later? Nintendo Games? http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif According to Think Secret, Apple's second generation iPod Nano could arrive at Steve Jobs' August 7th WWDC Keynote address. The site predominantly echoes previous rumors that the new Nano would be available in multiple colors and be made of a more scratch-resistant metal alloy enclosure. In addition, Think Secret believes that Apple has secured enough 40 and 80 GB hard drives to make a minor revision to its 5G iPod. The timeframe for the revision is not certain, but the site does not expect them at WWDC. A price cut is also seen as possible with component prices dropping dramatically since the 5G's introduction last fall. To add a little fuel to the fire, one MacRumors source claims that Apple's next iPod will be able to play classic Nintendo games. While MacRumors was not able to verify the claim directly, Apple posted a job listing for an embedded game developer in February 2005 and recent patent filings have depicted an iPod with what appears to be a game-pad interface in place of a scroll-wheel [image mirror]. According to our source, the games would be playable via a special accessory. Also mentioned is that Apple is indeed planning to use OLED displays on future iPods in order to maximize battery life. This echoes a previous page 2 rumor, which has since been countered by Think Secret. Digg This Last edited by Doctor Q : Jul 18, 2006 at 05:02 PM.

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Tanglewood macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego, CA	More storage, new nanos, nintendo games, longer battery life, price drop, colors, sooner-rather-later release. Sounds all good to me. __________________ *"In the beginning, the universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry, and is generally considered to have been a bad move."*

Jul 18, 2006, 04:49 PM	#2
guffman macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2006	I'm all for color choices with out scratches!

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runninmac macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rockford MI	I would be in love with apple if they brought back the gold pastel. Oh my old mini's color made me week in the knees! The Ninitendo games sounds awesome. Not to many controls, it would be bad ass. __________________ 2.0 Ghz CoreDuo. 2 GB Ram. 80 Gig HDD. Black MacBook

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bluelovesorange macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2006	bigger ipod nano in the same enclosure would be lovely, but nintendo games??? er............. why? (just get a DS)

Jul 18, 2006, 04:57 PM	#12
KindredMAC macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2003	but I thought OLED's didn't last as long?????? Funny.... hey everyone, my new 2nd Gen 5th Gen iPod still has a battery life of 24 hours..... but my screen died after 2 months of using it! OY! BTW- If you want to play Nintendo games.... buy a Game Boy [insert model name here]. Or wait for the Wii. __________________ "We want to let go of this notion that for Apple to win, Microsoft has to lose." - Steve Jobs

Jul 18, 2006, 05:01 PM	#13
Eidorian macrumors G3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Indiana	I really hope all of this arrives before the Back to School rebate ends. Core 2 Duo iMacs and a new Nano? My debit card is ready. __________________ MRoogle it! hikari T7500 2.2 GHz / 4 GB / 320 GB / GMA X3100 / 10.5.8 chobimaru Core i5 750 2.66 GHz / 4 GB / 640 GB / 4830 / Windows 7

Jul 18, 2006, 05:07 PM	#16
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Jul 18, 2006, 05:12 PM	#18
dizastor macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Los Angeles	NanoBoy-MicroGamePod Seriously, the addition of games would increase my iPod desire ten fold.

Jul 18, 2006, 05:24 PM	#23
amateurmacfreak macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2005	What can I say, sounds great. The sooner the better. But the OLED screen thing has me confused... would it be a lot worse/last a shorter time than the current screens?? __________________ I like life. - Emma

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amateurmacfreak macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2005	Oh, and yeah, that back-to-school rebate almost seems a way to clear out old iPod stock... you know what I mean?? __________________ I like life. - Emma

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