In my recent review of the iPod nano (3rd-gen), I noted that the nano is compatible with iPod games from the iTunes Store. However, a slight clarification/correction for this statement is in order.

Apple has updated three of its iPod games (Tetris, Ms. Pac-Man, and Sudoku) so that they are now compatible with the third-gen iPod nano and the iPod classic, in addition to the iPod 5G. However, the remaining iPod games are still compatible with only the fifth-gen iPod; not even the iPod classic has been certified as being compatible with these games, at least for now.

Now here's the not-so-good part: if you previously purchased Tetris, Ms. Pac-Man, or Sudoku for your iPod 5G, and you would now like to obtain the updated versions of your games because you bought a third-gen nano or iPod classic, or you just want the bug-fixes, there does not appear to be any way to download the new versions short of repurchasing the games at full price. This is a pretty serious oversight that I hope Apple will address.

Apple still isn't offering any games for the iPhone or iPod touch, although they could still theoretically be introduced in the future. There are, of course, some web-based games that are compatible with Safari Mobile.

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Read our 5G iPod Video review:
http://www.mobiletechreview.com/iPod/iPod-video.htm

Read our iPod nano review:
http://www.mobiletechreview.com/iPod/iPod-nano.htm

Read our reviews of iPod accessories:
Altec Lansing inMotion iM7
Altec Lansing imMotion imMini iPod Speakers
Bose SoundDock Speakers
DLO iBoom Boombox
Radian iBlast Speakers
Ignitek iCruiser 430 Speakers
i.Sound and i.Sound 4X Speakers
i.Sound MAX Speaker System
JBL on stage II Speakers
Klipsch iGroove Speakers
Logitech mm50 Speakers
XtremeMac MicroBlast Speakers

Etymotic ER-6i Isolator Earhphones
v-moda Remix adn Bass Freq Headphones
XtremeMac FS1 High Definition Earbuds

AnyCom BluNa
Bluetake i-Phono BT420EX Bluetooth Stereo Headset with Transmitter
IOGEAR Bluetooth Stereo Headphone Kit with Transmitter

Griffin iTrip and iTrip mini
Neuros Recorder 2 Plus
DLO HomeDock Deluxe
Griffin iTalk Pro Stereo Microphone for iPod

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