Earlier this week, we reported that Apple is working on a new game controller under its own brand based on patents filed by the company. While it’s unclear if this product will ever see the light of day, we want to know if you would buy an Apple game controller.
As the patents show, Apple has experimented with at least three different designs for its game controller. The first is very similar to the Joy-Con Nintendo Switch with two different parts that can be attached to the sides of an iPhone or iPad. The second controller is more ambitious and is a foldable iPhone case with buttons and a touch screen inside.
Of course, the company is also exploring the idea of introducing a conventional joystick, similar to the ones you’ll find for gaming consoles like the Xbox and PlayStation. This game controller will work with iPhone, iPad, Mac and even Apple TV via Bluetooth. Previous rumors have already confirmed the idea of Apple working on a joystick.
It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first time Apple has released its own game controller. Back in 2020, Twitter leader @L0vetodream also revealed that Apple was working on a joystick, but nothing more has been said since.
Now that Apple Arcade is available everywhere, a product in this category makes sense as Apple continues to push its gaming platform to its customers. As shown in one of the patents, an Apple game controller can offer integration that no other accessory has, such as a button to switch between focus modes, request Siri, or even start a FaceTime call.
Since these are just patents, we have no idea how much an Apple game controller will cost. However, if the company eventually releases a joystick or other gaming accessory, would you buy it?
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