Created Mon 22nd Jun 12:36pm PST by

kruijs [Power User]

Will the iPhone Commodore 64 be available in the App Store after all, this summer?

Settled as Yes, but only in a modified way

http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/07/apple-approves-officially-licensed-commodore-64-emulator-for-iph/

Background:

Background: The iPhone is fast becoming home to many forms of retro gaming applications, but one of the most promising - a licensed Commodore 64 emulator - has failed to make it past Apple’s labyrinthine App Store approvals process. It’s a big disappointment to those who want to enjoy a bit of gaming nostalgia from their handset, which is more than up to the task. More importantly, it’s yet more proof that something is completely wrong with the App Store approval system.

Will the C64 emulator, developed by manomio, be available in the Apple App Store after all (in any form) before suspension of this question?

http://www.manomio.com/
http://www.c64iphone.com/

Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source.

Forecast history %

Yes, without modifications or restrictions

Yes, but only in a modified way

62%

No, not at all

34%

Settled as Yes, but only in a modified way on Tue 8th Sep 4:36am PST

Activity: H$43,834
Predictions: 225
Comments: 5

Suspend date: Tue 22nd Sep 11:59pm PST
Settlement date: Tue 8th Sep 4:36am PST

Initial likelihoods: Yes, without modifications or restrictions: 45%, Yes, but only in a modified way: 30%, No, not at all: 25%

Action history:

Created Mon 22nd Jun 12:36pm PST by

kruijs [Power User]

Settlement requested Mon 7th Sep 12:23pm PST by

richardellis Level 6, Player (H$2,630)

: http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/07/apple-approves-officially-licensed-commodore-64-emulator-for-iph/

Settled as 'Yes, but only in a modified way' Tue 8th Sep 4:36am PST by

nigeleccles [Admin]

: http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/07/apple-approves-officially-licensed-commodore-64-emulator-for-iph/

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Predictions (225)

8 weeks ago

mdad8200 Level 8, Super-Pro (H$5,557)

predicted Yes, but only in a modified way (H$20 at 57%)

8 weeks ago

peterms Level 7, Pro (H$4,182)

predicted Yes, but only in a modified way (H$150 at 35%)

8 weeks ago

peterms Level 7, Pro (H$4,182)

predicted Yes, but only in a modified way (H$500 at 33%)

8 weeks ago

peterms Level 7, Pro (H$4,182)

predicted Yes, but only in a modified way (H$100 at 29%)

8 weeks ago

indianrediff Level 7, Pro (H$4,220)

predicted Yes, but only in a modified way (H$50 at 28%)

Comments (5)

buckeyetom Level 17, Superdubber (H$1,671,064)

WOW! Commodore 64. That was the first computer I ever owned. Are they seriously trying to interface this with iPhones?

posted 19 weeks ago

notablenotices [Power User]

See a demo here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUQH24c63g8

posted 19 weeks ago

buckeyetom Level 17, Superdubber (H$1,671,064)

Notable-
That was interesting.

posted 19 weeks ago

itechnoguy Level 1, Newbie (H$631)

I read an article recently that said that it has been rejected by Apple. If you don't believe me, read that article at:
http://gizmodo.com/5298675/fully-licensed-commodore-64-emulator-rejected-by-apple-app-store

posted 19 weeks ago

itechnoguy Level 1, Newbie (H$631)

Another thing, they should have allowed the emulator, especially since the maker of the app has permission from the license holder of the Commodore 64. On top of that, the maker of that app has the "blessing" of Apple Europe. Why doesn't the Apple here in America like it?
Here's their quote on why they say it isn't acceptable (as seen in the article posted in my previous comment):
Thank you for submitting C64 1.0 to the App Store. We've reviewed C64 1.0 and determined that we cannot post this version of your iPhone application to the App Store because it violates the iPhone SDK Agreement; "3.3.2 An Application may not itself install or launch other executable code by any means, including without limitation through the use of a plug-in architecture, calling other frameworks, other APIs or otherwise. No interpreted code may be downloaded and used in an Application except for code that is interpreted and run by Apple's Published APIs and built-in interpreter(s)."
Strange how Apple Europe thinks it's okay. But still, it does sound like it would be a really really good app.

posted 19 weeks ago