New rumors suggest that Apple’s interest in the world of video games may continue beyond its Apple Arcade platform. A recent report published from an Asian forum indicates that Apple is working on a Nintendo Switch-style handheld game console. In addition, Apple’s alleged agreements with development studios to create games for this device are mentioned.
Details on possible Nintendo-style Apple console, device claims will feature an all-new Apple-designed application processor, without using any A-series or M-series chip. This chip appears to be designed specifically for gaming and is said to offer improved GPU performance.
Apple wants its own game console
According to a post on a Korean forum, shared by Twitter user @FrontTron, Apple is developing a portable hybrid game console. He further confirms that Apple is currently in negotiations with several well-known video game studios., including Ubisoft, the creator of popular titles like “Assassin’s Creed,” “Far Cry,” and “Watch Dogs,” on game development for the new device.
For Apple, which unsuccessfully launched its own game console in 1996, rumors that the company would re-enter the console gaming market are not new. Previously, the trusted leaker known as “L0vetodream” said last year that Apple is working on its own game controller. But, of course, a console are big words, especially given its offer of devices available for this purpose.
Currently ** iPad and Apple TV offer Apple Arcade integration and support for a host of external controllers **, some of which are inspired by the design of the Nintendo Switch. So, at the moment, this is just a rumor that there is no greater support for.
