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These days, theiPhoneis one of the most popular gaming platforms on the planet.

Not if a determined group of iPod enthusiasts has anything to say about it.

Two Apple iPods on a green and blue background showing games

If your IPG file wasnt backed up, youll struggle to get the game working again.

Now, Reddit user Olsro has set up theiPod Clickwheel Games Preservation Project.

The idea is to create a virtual machine that anyone can connect to and sync games to their iPod.

A silver iPod on a sofa

Its not without risk, though.

Apple could disable its servers for reauthorizing clickwheel iPods something that might happen at any time.

That means the clock is potentially ticking on their efforts to complete the library for other iPod gamers.

Its a world away from the modernM4 MacBook Proand Apples renewed focus onbringing games to its platforms.

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