iPhone games now have a TV out option thanks to some tinkering

Chauncey Dupree
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December 05, 2008
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Erica Sadun over at Ars found a little tidbit of programming joy in the form of an undocumented way to push iPhone video to an external TV display.

Freeverse, makers of Moto Chaser (iTunes link), took this information and got their application working on the external display in a few hours.   This obviously opens up the possibility for more gaming opportunities although, for many, the Apple Composite AV Cable on the iPhone/iPod touch is cost prohibitive.

The hidden libraries, documented below:

 


Comments (5)

Yeehaa (not verified) | December 05, 2008 - 3:45pm

I think it is fake. His left thumb should be on the gas button, but isn't

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | December 05, 2008 - 6:07pm

If we're able to play our iPhone games by seeing them on a HDTV display this would open up more options for game designers who design games for the iPhone.

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | December 06, 2008 - 8:30am

really???....no kidding

halhiker (not verified) | December 05, 2008 - 10:04pm

I've been talking almost since TV came out that it would be a perfect avenue for games. With some kind of WiFi controller or your iPod or iPhone I think games would greatly enhance the attractiveness of the TV for a lot of people.

9to5Mac Geek (not verified) | December 07, 2008 - 8:16am

The graphics are amazing…how big is that tv?!