Yes, but the damage was done and nobody sees the aTV as a viable console alternative after that launch. On top of which despite (quietly to avoid admitting a mistake) bowing to pressure, Apple has done nothing since introducing Crossy Road to indicate they think aTV has anything to do with gaming. I was replying to a poster who was basically saying aTV is effectively a console gaming platform.
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Apple 'Netflix for Games' Subscription Service May Be Shown Monday
- Thread starter MacRumors
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
Yes, but the damage was done and nobody sees the aTV as a viable console alternative after that launch. On top of which despite (quietly to avoid admitting a mistake) bowing to pressure, Apple has done nothing since introducing Crossy Road to indicate they think aTV has anything to do with gaming. I was replying to a poster who was basically saying aTV is effectively a console gaming platform.
Subscriptions can be great, but not everything we use is suitable for a subscription. I subscribe to Apple Music because the family plan is a great deal for what I get. So much cheaper than buying my kids that new CD they used to ask for. I use Office 365 as it's also a great value for what you pay.
Beyond those two I haven't really seen any subscription service I'd want to sign up for. I don't even have Netflix or Prime. So I'm curious what Apple has on Monday, but I'm not optimistic it'll be something I want.
There's plenty of great games in the App store. I was just reading about one where you get to use real money to buy bags of game gems. Whoever has the most gems each week automatically wins. What could be more fun than that? And you don't even need a controller to play, just a credit card with a high enough limit.
I think it can work for gaming if Apple can convince publishers to create higher quality games for their platform
The problem is app sizes, downloading over cellular, apps being neglected each iPhone iteration when the resolution changes, et cetera.
Funny, none of those "problems" seem to have stopped iOS gaming from becoming a multi-billion dollar industry.
Almost certain this is why Nintendo pushed back MarioKart Tour for iOS. I wouldn’t be surprised to see them on stage on Monday at some point.
[doublepost=1553397383][/doublepost]
Depending on pricing, it may even draw me away from Netflix.
[doublepost=1553397383][/doublepost]
Depending on pricing, it may even draw me away from Netflix.
If they change the bezels on the iPod touch so they include a d-pad and buttons, then I’ll get one... and jailbreak it, and put emulators on it.
[doublepost=1553397621][/doublepost]
[doublepost=1553397681][/doublepost]
[doublepost=1553397621][/doublepost]
I want to play more games on my Apple TV, but there aren’t so many good ones, and I can’t pair a PS3 or other Bluetooth controllers to it (unless I buy a new one).
[doublepost=1553397681][/doublepost]
There can be problems with relatively successful products and services. I think Apple wants to make billions more. Solving problems will help.
Apple... Hello.... I'm a 42 year old male, make a nice living, work hard. I have a handful of Macs spread throughout my house, one in the upstairs office, one down stairs in the kitchen, and one in the garage. All Macs of varying ages, dating back to 2008. I love each one as if they were a child. ( I have 2 of those too, buggers I tell you, kinda like your software upgrade cycle, always needing something. ) I use them (Macs), for things like, CAD, exploring the interwebs, and most of all, MUSIC! You know, basic ****. Remember the how you guys used to say you were a music company first? I can barely get Airplay to select the correct zone without iTunes going bonkers turning on and off all the Airplay zones, and this is from iTunes of all things. I don't need to play music in three different zones from my iOS device, for goodness sakes I have 6 Airplay zones house, imagine how that would sound if every zone was playing different music. Now Timmy boy... follow me here... imagine if you were at your favorite Artist's concert. You were enjoying a nice glass of pinot grig' and an evening full of Lana Del Rey and all of the sudden you heard a faint whisper of The Platters, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes? Can you imagine that? You try to move closer to the Platters but some trash cans get in your way. That's how I feel.
I want a music platform that works, maybe offer a Remote App that can search and play from the Apple Music library within iTunes, but this time don't limit it to only start, pause or advancing the track? Is that too much to ask? Can you help?
I want a music platform that works, maybe offer a Remote App that can search and play from the Apple Music library within iTunes, but this time don't limit it to only start, pause or advancing the track? Is that too much to ask? Can you help?
IAP free-to-play trash is not going to make a successful subscription business, and if you don't include that, iOS gaming is tiny.
Maybe with this gaming subscription service, Apple is trying to change that
Nothing in your post has anything to do with the imaginary problems I originally responded to.
Nobody knows if Apple even has a gaming subscription in the works or if they have a way to transition from current models to the subscription model. So your claim that they can't make a successful subscription business is just a wild guess.
What I do is to connect my iPad or iPhone to my tv via the appropriate adaptor, and play using a MFI controller. It's not perfect (sine there's black bars on the side if you output from your iPad), but still a pretty decent gaming experience overall.
I suspect that's why Apple isn't too bothered that gaming on the Apple TV hasn't really taken off. The success of gaming on their mobile devices makes them more than happy to overlook this misstep.
I’m pretty sure they are referring to how much money the developer gets paid, not how much the user pays.
It definitely is a better, more sustainable business model but everybody does it now and it’s just out of hand. I have a subscription for toilet roll!!! (Who Gives A Crap)
Ahh forgot about the Mario Kart delay - could be! But then again I think the rumors are to late for this service to be included on Monday.
Yes, Netflix is also a service I could change for something else; I rarely watch anything new or “must” on there.
They also failed at tablet the first time....remember Newton?
Failing once does not mean they will not try again or that they will fail again.
Also, those days (Pippin and Newton) arefrom a very different time.
They've relaxed the controller requirement, but I don't think it will help. Leave mobile games on the phone / ipad.
Apple has 900 million active iPhone users, and maybe about 100 million Mac users.
Which option do you think is going to be more lucrative for them?
