Every other week, an article comes out saying Apple needs to get into the console market. But why hasn't anyone ever brought up Google? Read on to find a compelling argument as to why Google should.
Retro gaming console emulator apps are now welcome on the Apple App Store and can even offer downloadable games.
From systems that could keep your beer cool, to oddities trying to get in on the popularity of VHS and laserdisc, you’ve got some very, very weird video game consoles out there.
I had the LaserActive... it was a nice collectors piece but not very practical. Especially when it came to needing recapping. I think i paid all of about $50 for the floor model from an incredible Universe back in the day. I ended up selling it many years later for $300 at the time due to it needing a new laser and the aforementioned recapping.
An honorable mention not on the list would be the VM Labs Nuon. It basically looked like any regular DVD player but it had ports on it for controllers to play specific games. one of which is still exclusive to it with Tempest 3000. It also offered nuon enhanced DVD movies with extra content not accessible by regular players.
Epic Games winning its cases against both Apple and Google is shaping the way forward for the future of mobile gaming.
I feel alot of mobile gamers are kids which will at some point probably turn to console or pc. Mobile gaming just doesn't cut it for me.
I don't see it happening. At least not with a dedicated "console".
I think apple is more suited to get into the console market instead.
Hear me out first. Google business model is mainly open and free with ads.
Two things I don't think would work with gaming consoles.
Apple designs are second to none and the hardware is beautiful and high end with their products.
Basically every market they get into they dominate it.
Yes even on the pc. Don't compare Mac vs windows but compare how much apple sells in comparison with other pc companies
Not in my lifetime. I love google and all but I don't think any console they could make would compete with Sony, microsoft and nintendo
I can definitely see Google jumping into the console market. They'll probably buy a company like the OnLive guys and slap their name on it, just like how they bought the Android guys, the Youtube guys, and the Motorola guys.
But more importantly, can anybody else picture OnLive with Google Fiber? That would be amazing.
A console just doesn't fit with Google. They would have the cash to get into the business but it's probably too much of a hassle for them. I see Google setting up something like steam before they ever get into the console business.
Apple would be a bit more suited for consoles than Google but again, it would probably be too much trouble.
Both companies have the resources but do they really want to take the risk? Do they really want to compete against Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft? I doubt it.