Playing Doom on Apple's iPod

Alexander Turcic · 08-07-2005, 08:14 AM

Porting id Software's classic Doom game to a new and significantly limited platform is a hacker's relief from boredom and an open door to fame. Now some crazy dudes have managed to write a playable port running on iPod Linux (see screenshots). It still lacks certain features such an overhead map and weapon switching. But who cares as long as you can shoot some hideous green-eyed monsters in the face?

This port only works on 1-4G's and Mini 1G/2G. So we're still fantasizing about playing Doom on the iPod Shuffle.

Chaos · 08-07-2005, 08:59 AM

I can officially say, those iPod Linux guys are nuts...

Although this makes the iPod 'officially' a computer now. "If it runs DOOM, it's a computer." I read that saying somewhere.... Can't remember where. =)

MrSaint · 08-08-2005, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Alexander

...managed to write a playable port running on iPod Linux (see screenshots)...

A bit of a slow frame rate to be really playable, don't you think?

Alexander Turcic · 08-08-2005, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MrSaint

A bit of a slow frame rate to be really playable, don't you think?

I've seen worse. Considering what the iPod was originally meant for, I think the results here are amazing!

doctorow · 08-09-2005, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Alexander

So we're still fantasizing about playing Doom on the iPod Shuffle.

With random monsters being shuffled at you? *grin*

Chaos · 08-09-2005, 08:20 AM

I think the only way to realistically play Doom on the Shuffle is to turn the entire world into monsters and the shuffle into a gun....

Well, it could work, right?

doctorow · 08-09-2005, 11:18 AM

And who would be casted for the monsters? The MPAA?

08-09-2005, 03:24 PM

I want to see Doom running on an LG fridge.

08-16-2005, 08:26 PM

ya i agree with the other guest

08-16-2005, 11:18 PM

Everything will be on itplaysdoom.com so keep a lookout

03-26-2006, 03:16 PM

do you know if you can get it on the video? j//w

08-07-2005, 08:14 AM	#1
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 12,730 Karma: 71589 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Sony Portable Reader	Playing Doom on Apple's iPod Porting id Software's classic Doom game to a new and significantly limited platform is a hacker's relief from boredom and an open door to fame. Now some crazy dudes have managed to write a playable port running on iPod Linux (see screenshots). It still lacks certain features such an overhead map and weapon switching. But who cares as long as you can shoot some hideous green-eyed monsters in the face? This port only works on 1-4G's and Mini 1G/2G. So we're still fantasizing about playing Doom on the iPod Shuffle. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Follow MR on Twitter

08-09-2005, 11:18 AM	#7
doctorow Guru Posts: 791 Karma: 1151 Join Date: May 2004 Device: Treo, Nokia 9300	And who would be casted for the monsters? The MPAA? Attached Thumbnails

08-09-2005, 03:24 PM	#8
Unregistered Nameless Being Posts: n/a	Pretty cool. I want to see Doom running on an LG fridge.

08-16-2005, 08:26 PM	#9
cool Nameless Being Posts: n/a	dan ya i agree with the other guest

08-16-2005, 11:18 PM	#10
Unregistered Nameless Being Posts: n/a	That would be cool Everything will be on itplaysdoom.com so keep a lookout

08-07-2005, 08:59 AM	#2
Chaos Evangelist Posts: 418 Karma: 281 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Device: Assorted older devices	I can officially say, those iPod Linux guys are nuts... Although this makes the iPod 'officially' a computer now. "If it runs DOOM, it's a computer." I read that saying somewhere.... Can't remember where. =)

08-09-2005, 08:20 AM	#6
Chaos Evangelist Posts: 418 Karma: 281 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Device: Assorted older devices	I think the only way to realistically play Doom on the Shuffle is to turn the entire world into monsters and the shuffle into a gun.... Well, it could work, right?

03-26-2006, 03:16 PM	#11
Unregistered Nameless Being Posts: n/a	do you know if you can get it on the video? j//w

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