The Cupertino-based tech giant Apple is reportedly preparing an Apple Game Controller according to several reports. The latest leak interestingly reveals one of the significant features of the rumored game controller. Tech enthusiasts have long been speculating about Apple planning to enter into the gaming industry.
Apple Game Controller Major Feature
The newest information about the rumored Apple game Controller comes from the official Twitter account of a_rumors0000. According to the industry insider, the company plans to release the Apple Game Controller that could charge wirelessly. To make this possible, Apple would most likely design the upcoming game controller with a glass bottom.
Apple's game controllers have a "Lightning" port️️️
It also offers wireless charging!!!! https://t.co/1QO7oXSX1d — Apple RUMORs (LEAKS) (@a_rumors0000) July 13, 2020
Smartphones compatible with a Qi wireless charging pad require a glass back to ensure that wireless induction could occur. Will the same principle apply to the forthcoming Apple Game Controller? If this is the case, the company would definitely increase the price of the controller. Also, with a glass-bottom design, it would make the Apple Game Controller more fragile than other game controllers available in the market.
Wccftech speculated that Apple could follow the same process it did with the AirPods Pro charging case. With the Apple game Controller made of plastic, the company could offer at a competitive price while being able to provide wireless charging capability.
Apple Game Console And Apple Game Controller Details
The same industry insider also tipped earlier that Apple Game Controller would be more advanced than the Atmark controller. Additionally, he leaked that the forthcoming gaming controller would arrive in 2021. Over the past months, the industry has been talking about Apple's potential entry into the gaming industry be fortifying the Apple Arcade user base.
Rumors were further triggered when several reports about the company planning to pair the Apple Arcade with the 2020 Apple TV. So far, the Cupertino company has not yet made a big move in the gaming industry, aside from its Apple Arcade. But the most interesting leak about the company's entry to the gaming industry was courtesy of Twitter user MauriQHD.
Apple working on an ARM console im hearing — Mauri QHD (@MauriQHD) July 11, 2020
According to the tipster, insider information revealed that the company is working on an ARM-based gaming console. In other words, the rumored Apple Gaming Console could house the company's proprietary A-series chip. While these details about the rumored console and game controller are exciting, it is important to note that these are not official. Take this new information with a pinch of salt.
