The Cupertino tech and electronics giant Apple is planning to get involved in the eSports industry through a gaming-grade eSports-centric Mac, according to reports. Rumors have it that Apple is currently working on this kind of Mac, which it plans to unveil at the Worldwide Developers Conference in 2020 officially. The news comes from Taiwan and claims that the upcoming PC might have a $5,000 price tag, and it will either be a large-screen or large-screen all in one gaming laptop or PC, says Patently Apple.
That is the only detail we know so far about the eSports-centric, gaming-grade Mac. If the claim pans out, gamers and Apple fans would be able to see it on Jun. 2020 at the WDC. Apple computers are crafted for professional use, and while some models may house hardware capable of running demanding games, gaming was never a focus for Macs, says DigitalTrends.
But, eSports is a growing industry, and it is continuously gaining traction over the years. Considering that it is slowly penetrating the mainstream, Apple may be thinking that perhaps it is high time to get into the gaming industry. Apple Arcade could be the company's first indicator of this.
Based on the latest claim, should Apple release an eSports-centric Mac, it will arrive on the heels of the new powerful Mac Pro, which was released a few weeks ago and retails at $6000. One of the favorite features of Apple Mac is that it is highly modular. In other words, users can customize it according to their whims and needs.
Price for the lowest and highest spec Mac Pro in December 2019. pic.twitter.com/f2EPMKJi2K — BusinessBOX (@iBusinessBOX) December 23, 2019
A gaming grade Mac may have the same architecture as the latest Mac Pro, making it more appealing to hardcore gamers and eSports enthusiasts. Apple might focus on a gaming grade desktop first before it releases a gaming grade notebook, according to Wccftech. It is worth mentioning that the 16-inch MacBook Pro and other iterations of premium laptops from Apple are almost impossible to upgrade for average users because of its soldered components.
While the latest claim about the eSports-centric gaming grade Apple Mac seems exciting, it is worth mentioning that these details are not official. In other words, this is just a speculation and should be taken with a pinch of salt. We will keep you posted on the latest news and update about Apple and other tech companies as soon as we stumble upon exciting scoop.
