Why hasn’t Apple come out with a gaming console?

[FenwickHockey65]

If you've watched any of Apple's press conferences about the iPod/iPhone, they desperately try to tout both as legitimate gaming systems, to the applause of Apple-philes and laughter of everyone else.

[Nexus6]

I would never even consider using an Apple as a gaming rig.I think the last game I played on an apple was "summer games" or something like that.and it was on an Apple 2E in like 1983

[coolman]

Originally Posted by Mindz

Apple has a gaming platform. It's called the i(insert word here).

you can play angry birds and words with friends...

In all seriousness, they'd have to follow they business model.

The system would be about 3000 dollars, using state of the art technology.

It'll only be good for one type of game (either fighting, fps, rpg, sports, or racing).

You'll only be able to buy Apple games and use Apple adapters. There will be no third party accessories/games. Buying anything will only be through the apple store or via igames, a new utility software they release.

If you call tech support because of a crash or bug with your console, you'll talk to a self-called genius who will condescend you and let you know that you're below their intellect and they'll spend 30 minutes telling you how great they are and another 45 minutes preaching about the greatness that is Apple.

I could go on, but I think that's enough of a joke for now. =)

This says it all.

[DevilsReject97]

The post by Mindz is pretty much verbatim what any real gamer would tell you....and it's pretty much what would really happen.

I do however laugh at the thought of an Apple console.....introdouching the iPad.... oh wait, that's already been done.....