Mac as a Gaming Platform?

[Ashley Aitken]

Hi David (et al.),

On 28/12/2006, at 10:47 AM, David Zhou wrote:

> IMO, what you're really looking for is a game console.

Sure, that is one option.  However, we've been trying to steer clear  
of games consoles and their high game cost, and instead make better  
use of our Macs.

> Even on the PC side of things, the vast majority of games are  
> played with the keyboard + mouse.
>
> Outside of the flight simulator joystick and racing wheel niche,  
> game controllers have never really been seriously used on either  
> the Mac or PC side of things.

Yes, I understand that is how it has been but I don't believe it has  
to be the case.  Sure some games require so many keys that a keyboard  
would be useful, but I suggest most would be better off with a  
controller.

As Microsoft aims to develop Windows as a gaming platform (more than  
just a PC that can run games) and Apple courts games, I think having  
a standard controller for the platforms would be a good idea.

Thanks for your post though.

Cheers,
Ashley.


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