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Cult of Mac: Our Sources Say Apple Is Developing A Video Game Console
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Last one I can recall is early this year they said they heard iPhoto was coming to iPad and it got announced in March at the Apple press event. They don't make too many predictions though.
They don't do a yearly upgrade on everything. That is more a iOS device sort of thing. They haven't upgraded the Mac Pro since 2008 (expected to this year). And only update the Apple TV box every couple of years. They'll likely have done endless research on the game industry before even considering this, they'll know how the market works.
Whats your point? That they are no different?
TheContact
Member
No 3 consoles is enough. Can't let the market get over saturated.
Chittagong
Gold Member
I can't imagine a meaningful console controller that would fit Apple design ethos. All apple products are intensely geometric. Ergonomic controllers have organic, non-geometric forms, something Apple has not done since 1st gen Airport Extreme.
shira
Member
LOL is Valve making kinect-type games?
Unless Apple is making the games it is just going to be ports and copies of existing kinect games.
Yeah that's why I posted what I posted. My ignorance I guess. They are a good site though, anyone with any apple device should read it for the tips and how to's etc.
Always-honest
Banned
No they will never do that.
Touch control, sure. Controllerless motion control, no. Cause it sucks ass.
Weren't they rumoured to be redesigning it for a relaunch this year?
The point was they all rely on the same delivery methods.
I browse, i see what i what, i pay and download.
And you'd probably being downloading through the app store not iTunes anyway..
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Kenshin001
Member
Was all excited until I read:
Since when did Valve become big on motion controls?
Since when did Valve become big on motion controls?
Of course, it depends on what they want to do with their console. If their goal is to truly appeal to everyone though then they'll need a controller. You are simply not going to get the experiences that sell on consoles on a touch and motion only device, it's impossible right now and it may always be impossible (no one wants to be exhausted in 30 minutes from doing everything in a modern game through motion, and the complex controls can't be properly copied on a touch screen).
But I think by going to Valve this proves they want it. Apple can design the hardware with Valve's help and guidance because they know gaming.
Basileus777
Member
A SteamBox that doesn't run on Windows would be pointless, so I'm not exactly sure how Valve and Apple would even cooperate on that.
R
Rösti
Unconfirmed Member
The Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2012 ought to coincide with E3, or at least be hold closely to it. Last year the WWDC was held June 6-10 in Moscone Center, San Francisco. E3 is held June 3-7 in Los Angeles. The Moscone Center has a Corporate Meeting planned for June 11-15, and it is sugged this if for WWDC. Other rumors has it that iPhone 5 will be unveiled at WWDC this year, so I wonder if this would be the best place to announce a video game console?
Intriguing rumors anyway, and if true it will probably send a massive shockwave through the industry. This would be equivalent to when Microsoft entered the interactive entertainment industry with Xbox. On different terms of course, but still huge.
Intriguing rumors anyway, and if true it will probably send a massive shockwave through the industry. This would be equivalent to when Microsoft entered the interactive entertainment industry with Xbox. On different terms of course, but still huge.
Valve did push that motion control by Razer when Portal 2 launched.
Apple iConsole, now only for 1000 euros with downloadable games that are glorified version of free online jave games form 99 cent each. As a bonus each game that was successful on the consoles 10 years ago will also be available for 4 euros.
Expect a iConsole 2 next year.
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Sources also indicate that Samsung is preparing a console, that will look surprisingly similar to the iConsole, but not quite.
Expect a iConsole 2 next year.
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Sources also indicate that Samsung is preparing a console, that will look surprisingly similar to the iConsole, but not quite.
You might start to view Nintendo as the good guy.
Or maybe Applevalve.
This is some scary shit. Four major console players makes for a market that's far too crowded imo.
Phoenician_Viking
Banned
Yes.
shinra-bansho
Member
I know everyone hates the use of these terms but...
Casual market overlap, buying on brand alone, definitely.
Core market, not so much. Unless they seriously invest in quality game development houses.
Backfoggen
Banned
Bet it's going to be less powerful than Wii U.
GringoLOCOo
Member
Just Bring It!!!
1) Nintendo
2) What's wrong with trying to broaden the audience?
3) Your post reads like a parody
Is anyone else bugged that Apple wants to get into the console business so badly when they don't make their own games? I know Microsoft didn't make their own games either, but they formed/bought their own studios for first party development. And Sony did the same thing, unless my history is wrong. And Nintendo has always had its first party development. It just sorta bothers me that they want to get in so badly, if they indeed want to. Partnering with Valve still doesn't make Apple a game maker....just a company providing hardware.
Preparing to be torn apart in 3, 2, 1.......
Preparing to be torn apart in 3, 2, 1.......
SolidSnakex
Member
I don't think anyone can launch a console just with their name. Apple will be stepping into a very different territory if they come into consoles. This isn't like the iPad or iPhone where you're dealing with devices that you may need your every day life. With those devices you may have multiple people in your family that need/want one. Gaming consoles aren't something that'd "needed" in any household. And it's certainly isn't something that your average mom or dad would be clamoring for.
They'd also be entering an industry that's very put off by high system prices, and they're known for jacking up the prices of their products to ridiculous levels. Coming in and releasing a $500-600 console (maybe more) isn't going to be met with the same enthusiasm as they get in those other markets.
And that's just the start of their problems. A bigger one may be the games, and specifically first party games.
Kenshin001
Member
Ah. By the description I was thinking they meant they were going the controller free route. If that's what they are talking about it's more Wiimote/Move than Kinect.
Thread title is misleading. The article clearly states it's a television with some game console-esque features built in. I guess you could call that an "Apple console" but that's being incredibly disingenuous.
I'm not sure how big the market is currently for an expensive, Apple branded HDTV after the masses upgraded to HD within only the past few years.
I'm not sure how big the market is currently for an expensive, Apple branded HDTV after the masses upgraded to HD within only the past few years.
Always-honest
Banned
We don't know shit yet
They update their stuff yearly and people buy it in droves
Well, yeah, I'm making assumptions based on the current iOS platform. Apple doesn't make games for iOS yet it is considered a legit game platform these days. I guess it's more similar to PC/Mac game development than console game development, and it strikes me as strange for them trying to bring that model to the console spectrum.
edgefusion
Member
I'm guessing this game console is going to be more like a future Apple TV that's app/game enabled.
Where on Earth did you get this from? Just where? Apple have had a lot of success with games but they have made zero indication that they want to get into the console business let alone "so badly". Anyway they will be making their own games when they buy Valve. *trollface*
Where on Earth did you get this from? Just where? Apple have had a lot of success with games but they have made zero indication that they want to get into the console business let alone "so badly". Anyway they will be making their own games when they buy Valve. *trollface*
Napoleonthechimp
Member
Valve? Yes. Apple? No.
Neko Mimi Mode
Member
What kind of niche in the gaming market is a Kinect feature built into an over-priced TV going to fill? I haven't exactly seen many people clambering for more motion controls and less Call of Duty. Obviously Apple will still have their legions of die hard fans who queue up annually to buy the same product over and over again, but that isn't going to start worrying Microsoft and Nintendo.
Apple would do better just sticking to supporting gaming on the iPad.
Apple would do better just sticking to supporting gaming on the iPad.
It's folly to compare consumer purchasing habits of iPhones or iPads to that of what is presumably a $1500+ bleeding edge tech HDTV.
Always-honest
Banned
Yeah but this will be something completely new and by the rumors pretty revolutionairy.
H_Prestige
Banned
None of that is true anymore. And Apple is a pretty popular brand with any demographic.
An Apple console would be DD only though. Apple is against the disc and packaged software, and that's a huge part of the game business.
Kenshin001
Member
Why? Look at MS with RRoD and Sony with YLoD. People still stuck with them because there is a lack of options. If it happened in the car manufacturing industry would people continue buying and replacing the same car that breaks down? No, they'd jump ship and go to another manufacturer. MS, Sony and Nintendo will have to step up their game. I think it'd be a great thing.
Metroid Hunter
Banned
But Valve is a privately owned company and I doubt Gabe would sell.
Oh, you were trolling...