Pong goes micro on the Apple Watch

Repurposing it for the wrist brings the game slap-bang into the 21st century, and its simplicity and retro-infused fun could even win it a whole new generation of fans (among Apple Watch owners, that is). So it’s little wonder that the Tiny Game of Pong for Apple Watch looks like it should have come with the device as built-in.

One thing you can’t do is play A Tiny Game of Pong against friends. Some of them include the arcade mode and the classic mode, which is a first-to-three match. As a bonus you get a Supporter Badge on the game’s leaderboards as a thank you for supporting its development. The point of this game is to make the highest score, since your opponent is unbeatable. Leaderboards are the closest it comes, with an iPhone/iPod Touch companion app maintaining a running high score list of the best players in Arcade and Classic.

The app also features $0.99 in-app purchases that lets you unlock the classic playoff mode. This is a viable option if you want to match the game color with that of your Apple Watch.

The title is free for a limited time, so snap it up if this is something you’d like to spend some time with. But how do you fit Pong on a tiny display? And if you just happen to have one of Apple’s timepieces, you can play it for free.

The in-app purchase’s goodness does not stop there, as it will also unlock a range of themes in red, green or blue colors, now how about that? Share your thoughts in the comments.