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Apple is designing its own game controllers for iPhone, could be Beats branded
9to5mac.com • • general
Key Points:
- Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has confirmed that Apple is developing its own game controllers for the iPhone, corroborating references found in macOS beta code.
- The code revealed two controller models, T6502 and T1057, featuring a D-Pad, thumbsticks, haptic motors, and possibly motion controls like accelerometers and gyroscopes.
- The controllers might be released under the Beats brand, overseen by Beats executives, targeting a lower price point compared to premium Apple products.
- Apple currently supports various third-party MFi-compatible controllers and traditional console controllers on its devices, but an official Apple or Beats controller could enhance the gaming experience on iPhone and Apple TV 4K.
- This move aims to strengthen Apple’s position in the iPhone gamepad market and support the growing availability of sophisticated AAA games on iOS and Mac platforms.
