Possibly Another Rival To The PS3 - Blu-ray Forum

jayd · 02-11-2008, 07:21 PM

Looks like Apple may enter the games console wars. I think this has been mentioned before but rumour got squashed, but this looks legit. Another console to enter these console wars, although I do like Apples products, and they may come out with a smart machine.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/apple/...mes-Console/p1

Blu-Ray Buckeye · 02-11-2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jayd

Looks like Apple may enter the games console wars. I think this has been mentioned before but rumour got squashed, but this looks legit.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/apple/...mes-Console/p1

There isn't even a timeline. Companies file these many years in advance quite often. This is non-news.

jayd · 02-11-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Ray Buckeye

There isn't even a timeline. Companies file these many years in advance quite often. This is non-news.

Nothing to say, they have not been working on something already. It must be news, if it's in the news.

ezcobar411 · 02-11-2008, 07:26 PM

With the current market structure of the console market, Apple would need to ensure it has a lot of developer support immediately in order to be viable. With some developers still complaining about PS3 architecture, Apple would likely be subject to the same issues. I think that this is a filing just to protect the company's interests. It is not necessarily a sign that a console will be released anytime soon. Besides, doesn't apple need to focus on having more games released on the Mac as is?

Blu-Ray Buckeye · 02-11-2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jayd

Nothing to say, they have not been working on something already. It must be news, if it's in the news.

I read a news article 2 years ago about Sony applying for patents on graphics related technologies that they thought might hit the market sometime after 2020.

If it has no timeline then it isn't news.

matthewrounds · 02-11-2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jayd

It must be news, if it's in the news.

and if its on TV it must be true.

Ok, back on topic. There are so many elements to getting a console to market. I'm not saying Apple cannot pull this off, but like many Apple products any console would probably be overhyped, overpriced, and when compared to the competition undervalued.

jayd · 02-11-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Ray Buckeye

I read a news article 2 years ago about Sony applying for patents on graphics related technologies that they thought might hit the market sometime after 2020.

If it has no timeline then it isn't news.

Of course, this could be just apple securing their future, but for them to do this, they must be thinking about a possible console. Or this may just pass as before. Me personally, i don't think another console should hit the market. It's a ball ache as it is with games being ported over from one console to another, but it would ne interesting to see what Apple come up with.

mystiksuicide · 02-11-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by matthewrounds

and if its on TV it must be true.

Ok, back on topic. There are so many elements to getting a console to market. I'm not saying Apple cannot pull this off, but like many Apple products any console would probably be overhyped, overpriced, and when compared to the competition undervalued.

Spoken like a true M$ mouthpiece.

Luis_A51 · 02-11-2008, 07:36 PM

You'd think they learned their lesson with the Pippin

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Pippin

xtop · 02-11-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Ray Buckeye

I read a news article 2 years ago about Sony applying for patents on graphics related technologies that they thought might hit the market sometime after 2020.

If it has no timeline then it isn't news.

why comment on it like its news if its not.....but I understand what you're *trying* to say.

but this is a patent to protect the future like others have said. they don't even have proper games on the ipod, iphone or the macs. a console is out of the question for them for awhile

BStecke · 02-11-2008, 07:52 PM

Sweet! Hopefully, though, they'll make it out of something that doesn't scratch if you breath on it.

PeechCobblerPie · 02-11-2008, 07:52 PM

what about the XBOX720!?!!1/1!

no, but on a serious note, I hope it doesn't look like the Gay Apple

CptGreedle · 02-11-2008, 07:55 PM

Well I will of course keep my PS3, but to add an Apple console?!?! That is crazy! I would support Apple (cause I am an Apple nut), but try to get it to support Blu-ray too.
It would be awesome if it did support Blu-ray, IF it ever comes to be that is.
I will keep my eyes open for more rumors...

CptGreedle · 02-11-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Luis_A51

You'd think they learned their lesson with the Pippin

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Pippin

Interesting find there.

But remember, that was back in the dark ages of Apple. When Apple clones roamed the land, and Steve Jobs was no where to be found.
After the success of the iMac, and more importantly, the iPod, i think Apple has a chance to learn from their mistakes and make a successful product. I am not sure they should enter the gaming market, but i always played with the idea. I for one will keep my eyes open on this and see if anything happens. But nothing can take away my PS3.

Besides, by the time it is out, we will probably have a PS4, or PS5.

BStecke · 02-11-2008, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PeechCobblerPie

what about the XBOX720!?!!1/1!

LOL that looks like Green Lantern's power battery.

Tanman19az · 02-11-2008, 08:06 PM

haha that pipin thing is hilarious! If apple does come out with something, it'll be way over priced!

TruBlu2 · 02-11-2008, 08:11 PM

Apple probably will get into gaming in the future. I guess the success of the Wii has gotten their attention. We will probably see something out of them in about 2 years. Also, the PS3 entertainment console concept may have a little something to do with it as well. imo

PeterTHX · 02-11-2008, 08:11 PM

Maybe they should concentrate on getting games for Mac before making a console...

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Spoken like a true M$ mouthpiece.

Yet you can't deny it...

There's been rumors of an XBOX portable for years.

Plus the PC-based game platform that never got off the ground (APEXtreme, Phantom).

The Don · 02-11-2008, 08:13 PM

I think they will team up with another company or buy another company out...

wasn't Apple rumored to be buying Nintendo a year or two ago?...

I think Apple buying/merging with Nintendo is the likeliest of scenario's as they could add better technology to what Nintendo already offers..

PeterTHX · 02-11-2008, 08:48 PM

?

What technology?

02-11-2008, 07:21 PM	#1
jayd Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Manchester, UK	Possibly Another Rival To The PS3 Looks like Apple may enter the games console wars. I think this has been mentioned before but rumour got squashed, but this looks legit. Another console to enter these console wars, although I do like Apples products, and they may come out with a smart machine. http://www.trustedreviews.com/apple/...mes-Console/p1

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02-11-2008, 07:26 PM	#4
ezcobar411 Special Member Member since:Dec 2007	With the current market structure of the console market, Apple would need to ensure it has a lot of developer support immediately in order to be viable. With some developers still complaining about PS3 architecture, Apple would likely be subject to the same issues. I think that this is a filing just to protect the company's interests. It is not necessarily a sign that a console will be released anytime soon. Besides, doesn't apple need to focus on having more games released on the Mac as is?

02-11-2008, 07:36 PM	#9
Luis_A51 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Calgary, AB Blu-ray reviews:4	You'd think they learned their lesson with the Pippin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Pippin

02-11-2008, 07:52 PM	#11
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	Sweet! Hopefully, though, they'll make it out of something that doesn't scratch if you breath on it.

02-11-2008, 07:52 PM	#12
PeechCobblerPie Banned Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:2	what about the XBOX720!?!!1/1! no, but on a serious note, I hope it doesn't look like the Gay Apple

02-11-2008, 07:55 PM	#13
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Well I will of course keep my PS3, but to add an Apple console?!?! That is crazy! I would support Apple (cause I am an Apple nut), but try to get it to support Blu-ray too. It would be awesome if it did support Blu-ray, IF it ever comes to be that is. I will keep my eyes open for more rumors...

02-11-2008, 08:06 PM	#16
Tanman19az Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Lake Forest, CA Blu-ray collection:57 Trading Score:23	haha that pipin thing is hilarious! If apple does come out with something, it'll be way over priced!

02-11-2008, 08:11 PM	#17
TruBlu2 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Apple probably will get into gaming in the future. I guess the success of the Wii has gotten their attention. We will probably see something out of them in about 2 years. Also, the PS3 entertainment console concept may have a little something to do with it as well. imo

02-11-2008, 08:13 PM	#19
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	I think they will team up with another company or buy another company out... wasn't Apple rumored to be buying Nintendo a year or two ago?... I think Apple buying/merging with Nintendo is the likeliest of scenario's as they could add better technology to what Nintendo already offers..

02-11-2008, 08:48 PM	#20
PeterTHX Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Blu-ray collection:563 Trading Score:14	? What technology?

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