Apple’s switch alternative is going to be a monster

The Nintendo Switch continues to surf the wave of success: the hybrid console has been over the counter almost 90 million times so far. That arouses imitators who also want a piece of the switch cake. Apparently this also includes Apple. The switch alternative of the US group should offer one thing above all else: performance.

After the Wii U fiasco, no one could predict the gigantic success of the Switch. But Nintendo has given the lie to the critics who have been predicting the death of the video game giant for years. As early as August, Nintendo was able to look back on over 89 million units sold – and with the launch of the new Switch OLED, the 90 million barrier should have long been broken. However, Nintendo shouldn’t rest too much on its own laurels.

Apple is said to be working on a console in the style of the Nintendo Switch

Because the traditional Japanese company could soon face a tough opponent: Apple. The iPhone manufacturer is said to be at his “Own interpretation of a premium hybrid console” work (source: iDrop News). What this means in detail is not known.

In addition to the console itself, Apple should also have Triple-A games in the pipeline, which should be so good that they are record with “Zelda: Breath of the Wild” and “Super Mario Odyssey” can. That would be a great deal if Apple should actually conjure up games of this quality – or the game developers who are probably commissioned by Apple.

Inside, Apple’s own processor is to be used, which is “stronger than anything Microsoft and Sony will offer in 2021,” they say. So the Apple Switch should do that Be more powerful than a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X.. IDrop News is assuming prices of 449 to 549 US dollars, which would be the equivalent of 389 euros to 476 euros. Specific dates for the presentation are not given.

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The next logical step for Apple

The question remains: how realistic is this rumor? The renowned Apple blog iMore According to iDrop News, although it did not excel with correct leaks in the past, there were similar reports from elsewhere Apple’s increased interest in the gaming market.

The successes around Apple Watch, AirPods or Apple TV also show that Apple also dares to enter markets that have so far not been part of its core business. Only the be the next logical step.