After its debut last 9 September 2015, the updated and upgraded Apple TV is expected to offer users a new take on entertainment in the living room. The device will stream digital content from a variety of sources, with Siri and universal search support. It will also let users install App Store apps and games. Some people even say that the Apple TV will compete directly against gaming consoles for gamers’ attention.
Can the fourth-generation Apple TV really fare well when compared against Microsoft’s Xbox One and Sony’s PlayStation 4?
From the beginning, it’s clear that Apple’s new TV streaming, app-running, puck-like device is no match for the two dedicated consoles in terms of hardware.
The Apple TV has an upgraded processor and 32GB or 64GB of storage. This hardware will let it run the casual games one might find in the App Store, but also the more graphic-intensive titles created for iOS devices – the device runs an iOS-based tvOS complete with App Store content. But it won’t play any of the games avid gamers are anxiously waiting to hit Xbox One or PS4 this year.
That said, the new Apple TV is significantly cheaper than the Xbox One and PS4, which come with better specs and complex controllers that are geared towards hardcore gamers who prefer gaming experiences that are far beyond what mobile devices offer.
Apple TV pricing starts at US$ 149 for the 32GB version, which is still more expensive than previous Apple TV models. Even so, the Apple TV might make more sense for gamers (or parents) who are reluctant on spending more money for a dedicated console that they’re not going to use at full capacity. Not to mention that the App Store is filled with games that can be played by users of all ages, and they’re all quite affordable, if not free.
Comparatively, the Xbox One starts at US$ 349 while the PS4 sells for US$ 399. Add on budge-busting prices of new games, and gamers may end up spending hundreds of dollars on content each month.
Can the fourth-generation Apple TV really fare well when compared against Microsoft’s Xbox One and Sony’s PlayStation 4?
From the beginning, it’s clear that Apple’s new TV streaming, app-running, puck-like device is no match for the two dedicated consoles in terms of hardware.
The Apple TV has an upgraded processor and 32GB or 64GB of storage. This hardware will let it run the casual games one might find in the App Store, but also the more graphic-intensive titles created for iOS devices – the device runs an iOS-based tvOS complete with App Store content. But it won’t play any of the games avid gamers are anxiously waiting to hit Xbox One or PS4 this year.
That said, the new Apple TV is significantly cheaper than the Xbox One and PS4, which come with better specs and complex controllers that are geared towards hardcore gamers who prefer gaming experiences that are far beyond what mobile devices offer.
Apple TV pricing starts at US$ 149 for the 32GB version, which is still more expensive than previous Apple TV models. Even so, the Apple TV might make more sense for gamers (or parents) who are reluctant on spending more money for a dedicated console that they’re not going to use at full capacity. Not to mention that the App Store is filled with games that can be played by users of all ages, and they’re all quite affordable, if not free.
Comparatively, the Xbox One starts at US$ 349 while the PS4 sells for US$ 399. Add on budge-busting prices of new games, and gamers may end up spending hundreds of dollars on content each month.
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