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Arcade on Apple TV
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Because it doesn't launch on Apple TV until the 30th.
Apple Arcade invites you to play something extraordinary
Apple today announced that Apple Arcade will be available on the App Store on September 19, offering an all-new way to enjoy games without limits.
www.apple.com
I’m hoping since they bumped up the release of 13.1 and iPadOS to tomorrow (from 9/30) that tvOS will come with it. Excited to play some games, with a controller, on the big screen!
And disappointed. Controller lag, lack of game selection, some don’t support controller.... hardware refresh in October?
Apple Arcade is now definitely out for tvOS 13’s Golden Master. Just saw the below video on YouTube. I’ve bought a DualShock 4 v2 in preparation, but slightly concerned how these games will run on my Apple TV 4th Geneation with its slow A8. Definitely not going to upgrade to a 4K though so late in its product cycle. I’m particularly looking forward to Oceanhorn 2, Inmost and Beyond a Steel Sky.
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I am really hopeful to get a breakdown of performance between the ATV HD (What I have) and the ATV4k. I will upgrade if the games do indeed run better, etc...
Anyone know, or seen anything?
Playing Oceanhorn 2 on 4th Gen (HD) right now and it’s laggy as hell. Would definitely recommend the 4K with A10x for this game but I just can’t justify upgrading this late in its product cycle.
Can you have separate selections for different family members? Like if I add my grandson (he has an iPad and would LOVE Apple Arcade) can I turn on only Apple Arcade for him, but leave the other sharing for my wife?
Tried it last night and I’m totally unimpressed. Even on Apple TV4K, performance in some games is sluggish, the Xbox one controller frequently needs to be reconnected, and there’s no easy way to quit back to the main screen.
I would think that the ATV would be the best platform for playing these games, but it only highlights the limitations of mobile games on a larger screen. I’ve had better experiences playing android TV games on my SHIELD TV.
Just want to echo the comments about crap performance/lag on ATV4k for games w/ controller.
This experience needs new hardware that's built to be a powerhouse for gaming.
Honestly, Apple should make their own controller and bundle it with a new high end ATV Gaming model.
But - please let someone other than Apple actually design the controller.
I fear an Apple designed one would be uncomfortable, "thin" and made of glass and steel thus needing a case to be functional and enjoyable. Sigh..
This experience needs new hardware that's built to be a powerhouse for gaming.
Honestly, Apple should make their own controller and bundle it with a new high end ATV Gaming model.
But - please let someone other than Apple actually design the controller.
I fear an Apple designed one would be uncomfortable, "thin" and made of glass and steel thus needing a case to be functional and enjoyable. Sigh..