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> iSteamDeck Apple just doesn't make game controllers, at all. They made a big deal about game controller support in iOS way back when, but it's always been th
by TillE 3y ago
> iSteamDeck
Apple just doesn't make game controllers, at all. They made a big deal about game controller support in iOS way back when, but it's always been third-party stuff.
I think they've had multiple opportunities to directly compete with Nintendo consoles. They could have evolved Apple TV into a serious Wii-style console, but they didn't. They're not interested. If Apple ever makes game-specific hardware, it would be a radical change in their approach to games.
- lxgr 3y agoI've used an Apple TV with a PS controller and Apple Arcade for a while, and it was actually a pretty decent experience: Seamless synchronization of save games to iCloud, responsive controller input, good performance etc. This use case has also been specifically called out at some past keynotes, including the one where Apple Arcade was announced, as far as I remember. What would you say is missing for Apple to be (seriously) interested in that market?
- goosedragons 3y agoA controller in the box?
- lxgr 3y agoThat would probably irritate all buyers not interested in the game console aspect. A bundle would be nice, though.