What if Apple made a Console next Gen?

Would it flop or would it do well? They have the stability and great hardware reputation. I bet they would make a decent console. what do you think?

It'd look crazy awesome at the cost of functionality.

lol pippin

lol pippin

Mr_Apple_Soup

celebrity endorsements anyone?

That thing looks like an obese Xbox

Just like Macs: It would look pretty, have overpriced and underperforming hardware, poor software support, its biggest titles come from rival companies, and contains proprietary cables for just about everything, and the adapters cost more than the machine.

lol pippin

Mr_Apple_Soup

I hear those things were real expensive when they launched it, but go for even more now because barely anybody got one and they're insanely rare.

Just like Macs: It would look pretty, have overpriced and underperforming hardware, poor software support, its biggest titles come from rival companies, and contains proprietary cables for just about everything, and the adapters cost more than the machine.

XaosII

It would have the graphical power of the Nintendo 64, have a two button controller, cost $600 and would be re-released every 6 months but with some added functions and a smaller size, yet people would still flock to it claiming it is better than what Sony or Microsoft has to offer because "it just works" so they could say they're cool and hip.

I don't think it will happen, but I'll keep an open mind about it in the event it is announced.

It will be the usual Apple product

With all the emphasis on the outside of the console and not what it contains

Would it be called the iSuck? :P

All jokes aside, I don't see it happening.

They already made a console in the past and it failed miserably. It was called Pippin.

It would effectively push Sony out of the business. Unlike Sony and M$, Apple actually knows how to make quality products that consumers want and enjoy using. Don't believe me? Which is dominant - iPod, Zune, or Walkman?

I am actually willing to bet they make one next gen. Anyone remember that they hired a bunch of the 360's original dev team? It was in the news a while back.

W/e it would suck for the reason mentioned.

Would cost a grand and have about 4 games.

If they made one and it had a lot of developer support, I'd buy it. it would be sleek, have a lot of functionality and be built to perfection, like most Apple products. There are a lot of Apple haters on this forum, most of which have probably never owned a Mac.

it would look cool cost 2x more then the competition, and be completely useless.

Well, they do have consumer support going.

I bet if they put in place an App-Store type deal to buy games (and homebrew/indie), and allowed you to link your iTunes account to it, it would be a sucess, at least commercially.

I would not support it.

Just like Macs: It would look pretty, have overpriced and underperforming hardware, poor software support, its biggest titles come from rival companies, and contains proprietary cables for just about everything, and the adapters cost more than the machine.

XaosII

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Just like Macs: It would look pretty, have overpriced and underperforming hardware, poor software support, its biggest titles come from rival companies, and contains proprietary cables for just about everything, and the adapters cost more than the machine.

Zero5000X

in comparison to PC's the hardware is already outdated if you compare the price range.

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Just like Macs: It would look pretty, have overpriced and underperforming hardware, poor software support, its biggest titles come from rival companies, and contains proprietary cables for just about everything, and the adapters cost more than the machine.

Zero5000X

Best CPU from Macs are like 2 years old.

Best GPU from Macs are like 2 years old.

4GB of RAM is 4 times more expensive.

it will be a $600 better looking and shiny Wii and the worst part people will buy it

Just like Macs: It would look pretty, have overpriced and underperforming hardware, poor software support, its biggest titles come from rival companies, and contains proprietary cables for just about everything, and the adapters cost more than the machine.

XaosII

So much hate for apple. I don't wanna turn this into mac vs pc but have any of you here ever used a mac? I doubt it. Try to build a pc counterpart to the mac pro and tell me which one's cheaper. you'll be surpised.

I wouldn't buy it. I would make fun of it.

They already have one out, its called the iPhone

Would it be called the iSuck? :P

All jokes aside, I don't see it happening.

jessmaster13

Yeah, unlikely, although if they did release a gaming console I think it will be called the iPwnd or iGame.

So much hate for apple. I don't wanna turn this into mac vs pc but have any of you here ever used a mac? I doubt it. Try to build a pc counterpart to the mac pro and tell me which one's cheaper. you'll be surpised.

epyonx3

Just look at the specs, you don't need to actually try the Mac. So tell me, how much did you pay for a ridiculous processor, and outdated graphics card that isn't even on the market today, ridiculous amounts of RAM, laughable storage space? 2 grand?

depends if is a CONSOLE ill suck, if its handheld \, then i might give it a shot

It would have itunes on it

It would have itunes on it

druggyjoe3000

my pc has itunes on it.

Whats your point?

You'd probably touch the buttons.

It'd probably be called iGame or iPlayor something like that.

Just like Macs: It would look pretty, have overpriced and underperforming hardware, poor software support, its biggest titles come from rival companies, and contains proprietary cables for just about everything, and the adapters cost more than the machine.

XaosII

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Just like Macs: It would look pretty, have overpriced and underperforming hardware, poor software support, its biggest titles come from rival companies, and contains proprietary cables for just about everything, and the adapters cost more than the machine.

imprezawrx500

Wow, so you're comparing a full fledged PC to a Console in an effort to defend MAC? umm Apple fanboy here.

Wow, then Microsoft would have two companies constantly trying to kick their ***.thequietguy

You do realise that Sony and MS are business partners in some part of their companies, right? They aren't at war with eachother. They're just like any other company. They want to dominant piece of the market share is all. But they are still partners in some areas or they do business with eachother.

It would effectively push Sony out of the business. Unlike Sony and M$, Apple actually knows how to make quality products that consumers want and enjoy using. Don't believe me? Which is dominant - iPod, Zune, or Walkman?

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