Question for any iOS devs out there. Is 3GS support needed?

[gizmo1990]

I'm thinking of creating a small game for iOS but don't want to shell out the $100 yet till I've found out the answer to this question.

Can you develop a game solely for iphone 4 and above? Or do Apple force you to make sure it runs on older, lower resolution, versions? Thereby greating 2 sets of graphics and different resolutions.

Any help greatly appreciated.

 

[gizmo1990]

Thanks for the reply durbs.

The GUI is what has me worried. It would require new assets and also completely new layout positions for all the elements - a total nightmare for the programmer.

So are you saying that Apple would 'require' the game to run on a 3gs to pass certification?

Tbh I wouldn't be too bothered about the % of 3gs owners. The game is pretty core'ish and I've read stats that show 4 and 4S owners as being the major drivers.