Apple Arcade Now Available With $49.99/Year Subscription Option

maflynn said:
I have a PS4 for my games, I have little interest in playing iOS games on my tv
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I own a PS4 as well. I've never considered it to be a barrier to using other gaming platforms. And you should consider that iOS/iPad OS/tvOS games are actually closer to PC games than console games. The quality of the graphics and performance scales to the level of hardware you're using.
 
gnipgnop said:
I own a PS4 as well. I've never considered it to be a barrier to using other gaming platforms. And you should consider that iOS/iPad OS/tvOS games are actually closer to PC games than console games. The quality of the graphics and performance scales to the level of hardware you're using.
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Let me just put it out there, as I think I was less then clear about my desire. I have zero interest in playing iOS games on the TV, on my iPhone, or on my iPad. This is not an indictment on the quality of the game, visually or game play. Its my personal preference that's all.

I don't need, or want another subscription service, I get plenty of satisfaction with my game playing as it stands. Why give apple 50 dollars a year on something I will not be playing ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
 
Killerbob said:
That is most certainly UNFAIR pricing. The US pays USD49.99, and that translates at Apple to GBP49.99, EUR49.99, and CAD59.99. What a joke...

The brits are getting penalised majorly, and so are the EU customers. However, the Canadians are getting a discount.

USD49.99 is: CAD65.59, EUR44.82, and GBP37.46.
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Most countries have higher sale tax compared to US. Especially countries in Europe.

And of course brits are being penalized due to the political ********* over there. Apple can't update the pricing daily, and the GBP is not really stable lol.
 
Chrjy said:
Significant?
Buying a Ferrari and getting a $15,000 discount off the asking price is my definition of significant.
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I think you should look at any savings as percentage. 20% is significant to anyone who finds value in a product. What makes $15k off a Ferrari significant? The fact it’s $15k? If you’re buying a Ferrari I hope $15k isn’t very significant to you. Still a great deal of course, but its all relative.
 
maflynn said:
I have plenty of perspectives because many games on the PS4 and PC still cost 50 dollars or more. That doesn't mean I'm willing to spend 50 dollars on something that has marginal value to me.


I was bolding the fact that the other member was saying it was a no brainer for everyone to get it. Yes, if you think you'll get value for it, then by all means. I don't play that many games on my phone (maybe just solitaire) so why give apple 50 dollars a year when I'll not use it *¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Truth. If you are going to pay for a service, getting it at a discount is a no brainer.

I am considering it because my little one loves these types of games.
 
Does anyone have kids who enjoy Apple Arcade? I'm thinking of gifting a subscription for a Christmas gift for a causal (usually) mobile gamer.....but just curious on opinions (or at least suggestions of the better games).
 
Riversen said:
Is it just me, but is anyone else struggling with the playability of a lot these games? Or is this for a specific group of hardcore gamers only who can adapt to any means of play on any device quickly to get the ‘understood’ ways of how the game play works?
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Have you tried a controller instead of the touch interface? I like playing Oceanhorn 2 on my iPad or AppleTV, but only with my SteelSeries Nimbus or XBox controller. I really do not like to play it through the touch interface.

Maybe try a slower paced game like (Action) Adventure or Turn Based Strategy game. I do not game that much and sometimes there are days/weeks before I start playing a game again so it helps if I can take my time finding out again which button on the controller does what in the game.

I am currently playing Oceanhorn 2 and will try out Spaceland and Beyond a Steel Sky (if it is released by then) once I’m finished with that. My son (9) also found some games he likes to play, so i will subscribe after my trial month ends.
 
I liked the games on it, but ultimately cancelled because I just don't spend enough time gaming on my phone to justify this.
 
My subscription is still on-going for the time being. I do find enough moments to play several games frequently, such as Grindstone, Mini Motorways and Oceanhorn 2. For mobile games, these do have good production value and the fact that they aren’t littered with ads and in-app purchases makes this a worthwhile trade-off. I shall probably cancel and subscribe as needed, not continuous (like Netflix).
 
Coffee50 said:
Does anyone have kids who enjoy Apple Arcade? I'm thinking of gifting a subscription for a Christmas gift for a causal (usually) mobile gamer.....but just curious on opinions (or at least suggestions of the better games).
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For a casual game who enjoys mobile games, I think this will be a great gift. I don't have kids, just a gamer who doesn't discriminate across platforms. There are many good mobile games out there, but unless you're willing to do research every time, it's hard to separate the good ones from the trash, and many have micro transactions to get you to keep paying. The games on Apple Arcade won't ever have micro transactions, and they can be played offline too. The games do vary across genres, so there will be something for everyone.

It is a misconception that the games on here are exclusive to Apple Arcade, but this isn't true. They are exclusive to Apple Arcade for mobile platforms only (this just means it won't be on Android). However, many of the games can and are also on PC, PS4, Xbox, and Switch. For example, a well reviewed rhythm-ish music game called Sayonara Wild Hearts is included in Apple Arcade, but it also had a simultaneous release on PC, PS4, and Switch for $15. Finding a game or two like this that one enjoys makes the service a good value.

If they happen to also have an iPad, or an Apple TV, or a Mac (they need to be able to run the newest OS for their respective platforms), they can play on those and continue their progress.

As an idea you could gift the person a $50 App Store gift card and have them sign up for the trial (I believe it is 1 month). If they like it, they can sign up for a whole year with that gift card. If not, they can instead pick and choose $50 worth of non-apple arcade games on the app store. Sounds like a win win if it was me. Just a suggestion though, as I know depending on the age of the kid, you might not want to just be like 'here's $50, go nuts'.
 
Pass. The "subscription model" is getting so out of hand. I would probably subscribe to Arcade if it wasn't for all the other apps and services I pay for monthly and yearly.
 
darkslide29 said:
For example, a well reviewed rhythm-ish music game called Sayonara Wild Hearts is included in Apple Arcade, but it also had a simultaneous release on PC, PS4, and Switch for $15.
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You aren’t jesting, I didn’t know that. This certainly puts things into perspective. I imagine few people would buy this game for that price in the App Store, if it were available without Apple Arcade.
 
Apple Arcade Games are so god damn subpar. I’d understand the sub if your kids like it but other than that, no thanks.
 
gnipgnop said:
And you should consider that iOS/iPad OS/tvOS games are actually closer to PC games than console games. The quality of the graphics and performance scales to the level of hardware you're using.
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Are you saying iOS games are superior to console games? Because PC is a pretty big step up from console. I really don't know if you're trying to put down PC gaming (and iOS) or saying they beat console.

I bought an XBone controller on black friday to play some of the lighter games in my steam library on my Mac, but I thought I'd give the iPad Pro a shot. After a lot of googling, I decided to try Asphalt 9. What a pathetic joke. You get to choose left and right at the forks and when to nitro/drift that's it. That's not a game... it's like watching someone else play a game.

Compare that to Forza 7 or GTA5 on the PC or Console and why would anyone even waste their time on iOS gaming?
 
Chrjy said:
Significant?
Buying a Ferrari and getting a $15,000 discount off the asking price is my definition of significant.
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Yes but buying anything and getting about 17% off is to most people.and that is about what your getting. So that $400000.00 Ferrari you would be getting about $68000 off. If you go by %
 
darkslide29 said:
For a casual game who enjoys mobile games, I think this will be a great gift. I don't have kids, just a gamer who doesn't discriminate across platforms. There are many good mobile games out there, but unless you're willing to do research every time, it's hard to separate the good ones from the trash, and many have micro transactions to get you to keep paying. The games on Apple Arcade won't ever have micro transactions, and they can be played offline too. The games do vary across genres, so there will be something for everyone.

It is a misconception that the games on here are exclusive to Apple Arcade, but this isn't true. They are exclusive to Apple Arcade for mobile platforms only (this just means it won't be on Android). However, many of the games can and are also on PC, PS4, Xbox, and Switch. For example, a well reviewed rhythm-ish music game called Sayonara Wild Hearts is included in Apple Arcade, but it also had a simultaneous release on PC, PS4, and Switch for $15. Finding a game or two like this that one enjoys makes the service a good value.

If they happen to also have an iPad, or an Apple TV, or a Mac (they need to be able to run the newest OS for their respective platforms), they can play on those and continue their progress.

As an idea you could gift the person a $50 App Store gift card and have them sign up for the trial (I believe it is 1 month). If they like it, they can sign up for a whole year with that gift card. If not, they can instead pick and choose $50 worth of non-apple arcade games on the app store. Sounds like a win win if it was me. Just a suggestion though, as I know depending on the age of the kid, you might not want to just be like 'here's $50, go nuts'.
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That's a great idea! It will be used on an iPhone & Apple TV....I read an earlier comment that it's possible to play Apple Arcade offline on apple tv (it's a 32G but I'm assuming that will be enough)
 
Stella said:
Steam must be at minimum investigating, or better still, preparing a subscription service, since it looks like subscription gaming will be here to stay. They'll have the largest library for sure. Hopefully GOG won't be far behind.
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How would GOG go about offering a subscription without abandoning their core value?
 
Is that what Apple thinks, The subscription is the problem? NO Apple the problem is where are the AAA Games? The AAA Makers are on the platform but absolutely no AAA Game. Have a look at switch its is a microconsole with AAA Games.
 
4jasontv said:
How would GOG go about offering a subscription without abandoning their core value?
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Dual offering - existing model pay for games and subscription based.

Like any business GOG must adapt to the market, otherwise it faces a grim future.
 
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