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[clem84]

This will help with the chip shortage.

 

[WitchHunter]

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대만발입니다. 외부 컨설팅까지 동원해서 타당성 조사를 하고 있다는 소문입니다. 현재 정식적인 콘솔기기를 투입하는 방법부터 애플tv를 콘솔화 시키는 방법등 여러가지 방법에 대해 논의중에 있으며 독점작을 위해 유수의 게임회사들에게도 자문을 구하고 있다고 합니다. 현재 캡콤 및 유비소프트가 적극적이라고 합니다.

m.clien.net

Megacorporation with an oversized 200B cashdick that knocks everything off the shelves thinking about another sector to buttfuck and zombify its potential customers.

 

[PSYGN]

Even though they have the performant hardware I wouldn't be surprised if it was some half-assed attempt to get "gaming everywhere" via streaming from iPhone, AppleTV, etc. as value added for their subscription (which they'll raise the prices of thereafter).

 

[RoboFu]

I think they could pull it off if they make a new Apple TV to go with it like XsS that can play the same games for $150.
While also being compatible with newer iPhones and iPads.

They really just need a dock and to get actual games people want to play.

 

[Mech_Warrior]

After giving this some thought Apple could definitely enter the gaming market. They could purchase WB Games and UBISOFT in cash and put real money behind future IPs from both developers. I know the Guillemot family is desperately trying to secure funding to buy UBISOFT.

However I wonder if they can turn the company around since talent has been bailing for years now. I still cannot believe that Embracer acquired all those IPs for 300M. That means that Apple could have purchased SE West, WB Games and UBISOFT in one transaction.

Though who knows at this point because Apple joined up with Sony to make an EV.

 

[Interfectum]

After giving this some thought Apple could definitely enter the gaming market. They could purchase WB Games and UBISOFT in cash and put real money behind future IPs from both developers. I know the Guillemot family is desperately trying to secure funding to buy UBISOFT.

However I wonder if they can turn the company around since talent has been bailing for years now. I still cannot believe that Embracer acquired all those IPs for 300M. That means that Apple could have purchased SE West, WB Games and UBISOFT in one transaction.

Though who knows at this point because Apple joined up with Sony to make an EV.

Apple would most likely go big for their Apple One content. They could just buy WB and have exclusive access to that IP across multiple mediums.

 

[JohnnyFootball]

There is not much Apple can do to get me interested in a potential Apple console or gaming service, but this would surely do it for me.
Nintendo fits pretty well with Apple since their content is family friendly, might as well buy Disney too while they're at it. lol

I actually think Apple would consider buying Netflix

 

[SentientStone]

I actually think Apple would consider buying Netflix

I wouldn't mind this and have them integrate with Apple TV as I am already a subscriber.
I think they may just keep it separate though even if they purchase them like Beats headphones.

 

[SlimeGooGoo]

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[TheDreadLord]

AppleTV already plays games.

It isn’t the focus as you can tell by the name of the device.

 

[Kilau]

Megacorporation with an oversized 200B cashdick that knocks everything off the shelves thinking about another sector to buttfuck and zombify its potential customers.

 

[Deerock71]

Did you know if you hold the top and bottom of your tongue with your thumb and [PICK_A_FINGER], you'll say 'asshole'?

 

[Mibu no ookami]

For Apple to make a serious play into the console space, they would HAVE to buy a couple of major publishers and immediately make their games exclusive.

You're not going to jump into the console space as it exists today and produce Nintendo quality IP from scratch and bring in specific gamers.

Your best bet is to expand the Apple TV/Macbook/iOS gaming environment and present it as a unified way to play highly desired games.

To not have purchased Crystal Dynamics makes me feel like they aren't that seriously interested in getting into this space.

 

[kraspkibble]

For Apple to make a serious play into the console space, they would HAVE to buy a couple of major publishers and immediately make their games exclusive.

You're not going to jump into the console space as it exists today and produce Nintendo quality IP from scratch and bring in specific gamers.

Your best bet is to expand the Apple TV/Macbook/iOS gaming environment and present it as a unified way to play highly desired games.

To not have purchased Crystal Dynamics makes me feel like they aren't that seriously interested in getting into this space.

They would have to do that for sure but it's something they could do easily. They can buy basically anyone they want (or anyone that wants to be sold). If Apple are serious about gaming they will become a huge player real quick. They could, in just the space of a few years or a single gaming generation, become serious rivals with Sony or Microsoft. I'd even go as far to say that they would knock one of them out their place. All I'll say is that MS is the one with similar spending power as Apple. Of course, it would all depend on what publishers/games Apple acquires.

 

[AJUMP23]

Look at all these rumors
Surrounding me everyday
I just need some time
some time to get away

 

[Mibu no ookami]

They would have to do that for sure but it's something they could do easily. They can buy basically anyone they want (or anyone that wants to be sold). If Apple are serious about gaming they will become a huge player real quick. They could, in just the space of a few years or a single gaming generation, become serious rivals with Sony or Microsoft. I'd even go as far to say that they would knock one of them out their place. All I'll say is that MS is the one with similar spending power as Apple. Of course, it would all depend on what publishers/games Apple acquires.

I mean you could say the same thing about Apple TV+ but that just isn't the case.

Money isn't the only barrier to entry here.

I'd suggest for Apple to get significant market share in the short run they'd have to buy a large number of companies including large entities like EA. So much that they might not pass regulatory agencies.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

Good luck. Not even the ghost of Ashton kutcher can make you "win".

 

[Oddvintagechap]

They can prolly make VR more of a thing.

 

[Interfectum]

Good luck. Not even the ghost of Ashton kutcher can make you "win".

I feel like people looking for Apple to enter the console war will be disappointed. They will continue to invest in the Apple One subscription to hook as many Apple customers as they can.

They'll most likely keep pumping some money into Apple Arcade, tossing in surprise exclusives here and there to raise eyebrows and keep building on it. One thing is for sure, they will not "win" any console war because that isn't their end game at all.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

I feel like people looking for Apple to enter the console war will be disappointed. They will continue to invest in the Apple One subscription to hook as many Apple customers as they can.

They'll most likely keep pumping some money into Apple Arcade, tossing in surprise exclusives here and there to raise eyebrows and keep building on it. One thing is for sure, they will not "win" any console war because that isn't their end game at all.

Did I say console war?

 

[Interfectum]

Did I say console war?

 

[Trogdor1123]

I feel like people looking for Apple to enter the console war will be disappointed. They will continue to invest in the Apple One subscription to hook as many Apple customers as they can.

They'll most likely keep pumping some money into Apple Arcade, tossing in surprise exclusives here and there to raise eyebrows and keep building on it. One thing is for sure, they will not "win" any console war because that isn't their end game at all.

We use the subscription here and really like it. I’d be ok with it expanding

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

No U

 

[LordOfChaos]

I'm kind of excited if this also serves to draw native AAA titles to Apple Silicon Macs tbh. Macs, iPads, and this console would all be running similar chips if it's out of the M1/M2 family, so if you made a game for this it would probably make for an easy transfer to also run on mac.