Pretty much confirms a new Apple TV that plays iOS games.FWIW, he favorited this tweet: Apple Watch pre-orders or a new Apple TV?
For b-hole?
I bet this will just be a big-name port, along the lines of KOTOR or XCOM.
I guess since he also specified tech writers it could be a game controller for Apple TV like the one for Amazon and Google's streaming boxes, unless it's accompanied by a huge game it's hard to imagine getting so worked up about that though.
Pretty much confirms a new Apple TV that plays iOS games.
Nothing to see here, just Apple catching up with everyone else as usual.
For b-hole?
I bet this will just be a big-name port, along the lines of KOTOR or XCOM.
I guess since he also specified tech writers it could be a game controller for Apple TV like the one for Amazon and Google's streaming boxes, unless it's accompanied by a huge game it's hard to imagine getting so worked up about that though.
Apple bought Nintendo. All Nintendo exclusives coming to iPad, iPhone and the upcoming Apple Revolution D:
Pretty much confirms a new Apple TV that plays iOS games.
Nothing to see here, just Apple catching up with everyone else as usual.
I'd like that.
Apple bought Nintendo. All Nintendo exclusives coming to iPad, iPhone and the upcoming Apple Revolution D:
Finally, a Pippin successor
SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 / VOLUME 10 NUMBER 37
Options will make Pippin 2 a home, network computer
By David Morgenstern (david_morgenstern@macweek.com)
As its Pippin partner is preparing to enter the domestic market, Apple is firming up plans for its next-generation design. The forthcoming revision will give developers greater flexibility as well as compliance with the proposed Network Computer Reference profile.
Sources said Apple is demonstrating for third-party licensees and developers the Pippin 2.0, a reference design that is expected to show up in devices in the third quarter of 1997. Some models will cost less than $500.
The first-generation Pippin, the @World Player from Bandai Digital Entertainment Corp. of La Mirada, Calif., is set to ship in the United States in November. The company said the base model will cost $599; a configuration with all the trimmings is not currently priced (see 05.20.96, Page 1).
"Pippin is evolving," a Pippin developer said. "Bandai financed a game machine to compete with Sega and Nintendo but came up with much more -- a Network Computer."
The new system will be a modular hardware and software platform that will let licensees easily pick and choose which features to ship in a product, sources said. While the current Pippin must start up from a CD-ROM, Version 2.0 allows for as much as 8 Mbytes of ROM that can hold system software or third-party application software, such as an Internet browser. The system will also support a diskless booting capability (see 05.27.96, Page 1).
The scheme will also reportedly let vendors create low-cost systems without disc-based storage for vertical markets, such as a networked kiosk or a television set-top box with a cable modem. In addition to the floppy drives and Iomega Corp.'s Zip storage currently available for the Pippin, Version 2.0 will support EPROM storage for files.
Based on a 120-MHz PowerPC 603 processor, the new Pippin will be far speedier than its predecessor; sources said Apple may use a 603e chip, depending on prices next year.
The design will reportedly feature an 80-MHz system bus, much faster than that available with any current Macintosh and most desktop computers. In addition, the hardware will be tweaked to provide a high-bandwidth stream to the video buffer.
According to sources, the Pippin 2.0 will offer a wider range of multimedia optimizations than its predecessor. It will come standard with hardware 2-D and 3-D graphics acceleration, and the reference design includes an MPEG-2 video decompressor. The system will also support AC3 encoded audio.
Developers reportedly will be able to add a Digital Video Disc (DVD) player in designs. The Pippin 2.0 will support most compact disc standards, including digital audio, Photo CD and the multimedia Enhanced CD format.
The Pippin 2.0 will support the 1394 serial standard, or FireWire, but sources said Apple has not decided if the technology will be integrated on the motherboard or as a daughtercard.
Users will also be able to connect and control a variety of 1394 devices, such as digital video cameras, digital VCRs and printers, which are expected to ship in 1997. In addition, the inclusion of FireWire will let the Pippin act as a control console for any attached programmable devices, such as a D-VCR.
"I see potential with FireWire," said analyst Van Baker with Dataquest Inc. of San Jose, Calif., after hearing about the reported new Pippin specifications. He said Apple's poor performance over the past year and the Pippin's game-machine background may present obstacles for its acceptance in enterprise sites. However, "a Network Computer that adds video and multimedia is a different value proposition," Baker said.
In addition to the home entertainment and NC markets, Apple also sees potential sales for the Pippin 2.0 in the education market, sources said.
Apple declined to comment.
Well that's one way to make me stop buying Nintendo games.Apple bought Nintendo. All Nintendo exclusives coming to iPad, iPhone and the upcoming Apple Revolution D:
wasn't there rumours about Apple bringing out a TV?
source: washington post (2011)
Apple isn't announcing a huge, long awaited revision like this to the Apple TV on a friggin' Friday, kids. Come on.
weren't there rumours about Apple bringing out a TV?
source: washington post (2011)
Apple bought Nintendo. All Nintendo exclusives coming to iPad, iPhone and the upcoming Apple Revolution D:
Bring it on, would be good for Nintendo and about the only way I'd buy another N exclusive.
Apple only announces truly major stuff on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, so this is either bs, an acquisition, or a third party thing that's not really about Apple even if it's Apple related.
Apple only announces truly major stuff on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, so this is either bs, an acquisition, or a third party thing that's not really about Apple even if it's Apple related.
Which is why I am curious why the guy is hyping it up. Also I could see it announcing the product and then say that they are going to go more detail later on. Not that unusual.The Apple Tv will have a controller and will be able to play games? Not that amazing since Google, Amazon and the likes all have those kind of machines.
Not really. Been enjoying a 5 inch phone, a smart watch, and having a streaming stick for awhile now. It is not even Android, Pebble and Roku been doing it better as well.Come the fuck on, can we try? Everyone becomes a fucking troll in Apple threads. So much salt.
Nah, you will have to join Windows/Android for that.Officail gameboy advance app...sigh if only
Probably just apps on Apple TV and an $80 controller.
Which is why I am curious why the guy is hyping it up. Also I could see it announcing the product and then say that they are going to go more detail later on. Not that unusual.
Not really. Been enjoying a 5 inch phone, a smart watch, and having a streaming stick for awhile now. It is not even Android, Pebble and Roku been doing it better as well.
Nah, you will have to join Windows/Android for that.
I will laugh at the idea of an $80 BT controller, but knowing Apple you are right.Probably just apps on Apple TV and an $80 controller.
Probably the former. They managed to get people hyped about a 6 inch phone and a smart watch.I'm guessing the hype it's because it's Apple and whatever they do will have a bigger impact than what Google and Amazon did. Or maybe they have a strong game initiative.
It's Apple TV then. No doubt in my mind.HYPE FOLKS, HYPE
@Armadilo8a: it's either something or nothing
@MikeWehner: Oh it's something.
I'd buy it at a vintage price.Actually, Pippin's successor was in development in the mid-late 1990s. Never saw light of day though.
https://web.archive.org/web/19970112123853/http://www.macweek.com/mw_1037/news_pippin.html
Apple game fans?
I'd buy it at a vintage price.
HYPE FOLKS, HYPE
The Apple Tv will have a controller and will be able to play games? Not that amazing since Google, Amazon and the likes all have those kind of machines.
Seems like the original tweet was deleted.
Hmmmm.
Yes. Look up bunny hole on Urban Dictionary.
Ha. Huh. Hm. Apple's lawyers are quick?
I think that is the most you can expect.
Seems like the original tweet was deleted.
Hmmmm.
Apple Gaming console. The iGame.
FromSoftware exclusive Bloodbath.