@CattleSystDM I did RTFA you jackass, how do you think I knew about the PopCap deal. Why don't you RBTFL (read between the f**king lines). My post was intended to point out that they can't possibly be competitors with MSN and Live Arcade. They both have content that the Apple TV won't support. They will not include a good UI for games as Pix869 pointed out.
Just because the AppleTV doesn't have a good game controller with it doesn't mean it cannot play games. IIRC the controller for the XBox 360 has a USB connector as does the PS3, so there is nothing to preclude a gaming experience from the AppleTV by merely using a XBox360 or PS3 controller or some other USB controller that Apple may be building.
Interesting perspective axel2k1, but in my case it is entirely incorrect. I used to play some Mac games and many PC games. I got tired of PC gaming for a number of reasons. First and foremost, I hate sitting at my desk to play games after sitting at a desk all day at the office. Sure I could have bought a HTPC, but at the time it didn't make sense and would have cost a fair amount. So instead I opted for an original XBox. The other reason is that I was sick of having to upgrade or replace my PC every 12 to 18 months just to play the latest games. Although my PC was great for Half Life, GTA 3/Vice City, Morrowind, and Return to Castle Wolfenstein to name a few, it would never be able to handle the likes of Doom3, GTA San Andreas, Half Life 2, or Oblivion. So I made a choice. 500 - 800 dollars to upgrade my PC or buy a console. I bought a console and have since replaced it with an Xbox 360 and I've never looked back.So, no, I didn't give up gaming because my Mac couldn't handle it, nor did I buy a console because my Mac couldn't handle it. I bought a console so I could sit comfortably at my couch in front of my high def television and play great games on a platform that will last for 5 years or more. - McGrude
@ Lukas88You already can play Bejeweled in "HD" on XBLA. You won't believe how crisp the jewels look. I mean I though I was actually moving rubies and sapphires around.
idandfeiFeb 9, 2007
@CattleSystDM I did RTFA you jackass, how do you think I knew about the PopCap deal. Why don't you RBTFL (read between the f**king lines). My post was intended to point out that they can't possibly be competitors with MSN and Live Arcade. They both have content that the Apple TV won't support. They will not include a good UI for games as Pix869 pointed out.
Closed AccountFeb 9, 2007
Just because the AppleTV doesn't have a good game controller with it doesn't mean it cannot play games. IIRC the controller for the XBox 360 has a USB connector as does the PS3, so there is nothing to preclude a gaming experience from the AppleTV by merely using a XBox360 or PS3 controller or some other USB controller that Apple may be building.
dcfoxFeb 9, 2007
Maybe they could do something along the lines of Scene It? with the video content on the apple tv.
mcgrudeFeb 9, 2007
Interesting perspective axel2k1, but in my case it is entirely incorrect. I used to play some Mac games and many PC games. I got tired of PC gaming for a number of reasons. First and foremost, I hate sitting at my desk to play games after sitting at a desk all day at the office. Sure I could have bought a HTPC, but at the time it didn't make sense and would have cost a fair amount. So instead I opted for an original XBox. The other reason is that I was sick of having to upgrade or replace my PC every 12 to 18 months just to play the latest games. Although my PC was great for Half Life, GTA 3/Vice City, Morrowind, and Return to Castle Wolfenstein to name a few, it would never be able to handle the likes of Doom3, GTA San Andreas, Half Life 2, or Oblivion. So I made a choice. 500 - 800 dollars to upgrade my PC or buy a console. I bought a console and have since replaced it with an Xbox 360 and I've never looked back.So, no, I didn't give up gaming because my Mac couldn't handle it, nor did I buy a console because my Mac couldn't handle it. I bought a console so I could sit comfortably at my couch in front of my high def television and play great games on a platform that will last for 5 years or more. - McGrude
rlg420Feb 9, 2007
@ Lukas88You already can play Bejeweled in "HD" on XBLA. You won't believe how crisp the jewels look. I mean I though I was actually moving rubies and sapphires around.