Apple - Games - Hardware

Casual Gamers

The Mac mini offers a low-cost solution to those looking to add or include games in their digital lifestyle. Whether you’re just beginning to explore games, or already a player, the Mac mini provides a compelling experience — both off and online.

Mac mini

While the Mac mini makes for a great gateway to the Internet, it’s also a wonderful system for the casual gamer and features the Intel Core Duo 2 processor and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics.

Suggested Configurations

Mac OS X version 10.6
2.66GHz Intel Core Duo 2 processor
3MB on-chip L2 cache
1066MHz frontside bus
4GB DDR3 SDRAM memory
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM (shared with main memory)
320GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive (up to 500GB)
SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Built-in speaker
Includes Front Row
FireWire 800
10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
AirPort Extreme (802.11n) built-in
Bluetooth 2.1+EDR built-in

Suggested Extras

Display: 24-inch Apple LED Cinema Display
Speakers: JBL Duet 2.0 Speakers or Altec Lansing Expressionist Classic Speaker System
Keyboard: Apple Keyboard
Multi-button USB mouse: Kensington Si300 Laser Wired Mouse or Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX
Gamepad: Logitech Dual Action GamePad
AirPort Extreme Base Station
iPod touch or iPod classic

Gamers On The Go

Life doesn’t stand still, and neither do you. As a mobile user it’s important that you stay connected to your tools and toys — including games. The MacBook can be a gamer’s mobile entertainment hub, providing speed and durability.

MacBook

Turbocharged with the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics, and brilliant 13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, the unibody enclosed MacBook packs the power to play!

Suggested Configurations

Mac OS X version 10.6
13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display (1280 by 800)
2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
3MB on-chip shared L2 cache
1066MHz frontside bus
4GB DDR3 SDRAM memory
320GB 5400-rpm ATA hard disk drive (up to 500GB)
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
iSight camera built-in
Includes Front Row
10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
AirPort Extreme (802.11n) built-in
Bluetooth 2.1+EDR built-in

Suggested Extras

AirPort Extreme Base Station
Speakers: iHome iHM77 Stereo Mini Speakers to go, or Creative Inspire T12 Speakers for home
Multi-button USB mouse: Kensington PocketMouse or Logitech V470 Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks or Razer Pro|Click Mobile Notebook Mouse
Mouse Pad: Razer Destructor Professional Gaming Mat
Gamepad: Logitech Dual Action GamePad
Headphones: Sennheiser HD 238 Precision Headphones
iPod touch or iPod classic

Intermediate Gamers

Step up to the power and performance of the beautifully thin 21.5 or 27-inch widescreen iMac. It has the horsepower needed to create (CDs, DVDs, desktop movies, photo albums, surf music, photos, and video with Front Row and more), and is ready to unleash its full power on games — the results are truly incredible. This configuration is powerful enough to satisfy the inner-gamer in you.

27-inch iMac

Featuring the optional blazing-fast quad-core Intel Core i5 processor. What’s more, the ATI Radeon HD 4850 graphic option provides eye-popping 3D visuals for an intense gaming experience.

Suggested Configurations

Mac OS X version 10.6
27-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display built-in
2.66GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor (Turbo Boost dynamic performance up to 3.2GHz)
8MB shared L3 cache
1066MHz frontside bus
4GB DDR3 SDRAM memory (up to 16GB)
ATI Radeon HD 4850 with 512MB GDDR3 SDRAM
1TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive (up to 2TB)
SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
iSight camera built-in
Includes Front Row
Built-in stereo speakers
FireWire 800
10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
AirPort Extreme (802.11n) built-in
Bluetooth 2.1+EDR built-in
Apple Wireless Keyboard
Wireless Apple Magic Mouse

Suggested Extras

Speakers: Creative Labs GigaWorks T20 series II Speaker System or Bose Companion 3 Series II Multimedia Speaker System or Razer Mako 2.1 THX Speaker System
Multi-button USB mouse: Kensington Si300 Laser Wired Mouse or Kensington Ci60 Wireless Optical Mouse or Razer DeathAdder Gaming Mouse
Mouse Pad: Razer Destructor Professional Gaming Mat
Trackball: Logitech TrackMan Marble Trackball
Joystick: Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick
Gamepad: Logitech Dual Action GamePad
Headset: Logitech ClearChat Pro USB
AirPort Extreme Base Station
iPod touch or iPod classic

The Ultimate Gamer

Let’s talk power and expandability. This top-of-the-line Mac Pro is a gamer’s dream-machine. Blazing through memory and graphics demanding games is standard fare for this monster. By day, rule PhotoShop, Final Cut Pro, Maya, create DVDs and more — by night, become a champion, rule the world (and the Internet).

Mac Pro

Featuring Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor microarchitecture — state-of-the-art technology that makes the Mac Pro one of the fastest desktop computers on the planet. With blazing performance, a redesigned enclosure for greater expansion, and advanced graphics options, the new Mac Pro is the high-performance system gamers have been dreaming about. Throw in the optional ATI Radeon HD 4870 graphics card in the double-wide, 16-lane PCI Express 2.0 slot, and you’ll take your 3D gaming experience to the extreme.

Suggested Configurations

Mac OS X version 10.6
2.93GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon 3500 series processor
8MB shared L3 cache
ATI Radeon HD 4870 with 512MB of GDDR5 RAM
6GB DDR3 ECC SDRAM memory (up to 32GB)
SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
1TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive (up to 4TB)
1 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (graphics) and 2 PCI Express x4 slots
Includes Front Row
FireWire 800
2 independent 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports
Bluetooth 2.1+EDR built-in
AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi Card with 802.11n
Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
Apple Mouse

Suggested Extras

Display: 24-inch Apple LED Cinema Display
Speakers: Altec Lansing Expressionist Bass FX3022 Speakers or JBL Duet III Speakers or Razer Mako 2.1 THX Speaker System
Keyboard: Apple Wireless Keyboard
Multi-button USB mouse: Razer DeathAdder Gaming Mouse or Microsoft Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 or Logitech Performance Mouse MX
Mouse Pad: Razer Destructor Professional Gaming Mat
Trackball: Logitech Cordless TrackMan Optical Trackball
Joystick: Logitech Force 3D Pro Joystick
Gamepad: Logitech Dual Action GamePad
Gameboard: Logitech G13 Advanced Gameboard
Headset: Creative Fatal1ty USB Gaming Headset
AirPort Extreme Base Station
iPod touch or iPod classic

Road Warriors

Take the awesome power of a desktop and transform it into a sleek one inch dream. Mega-wide screen, super fast, intense graphics — enter the MacBook Pro. Whether you are a professional on the road, die-hard gamer or just looking for the best notebook available, this is the mobile solution for you (and it includes Front Row theater software).

15-inch MacBook Pro

Mobile gaming has moved from the backseat to the driver’s seat with the MacBook Pro. Experience the best games on a 15.4-inch display with the amazing combined power of the Intel Core 2 Duo and two graphics processors to choose from: the NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M — both included inside the same notebook, so you can choose between performance or power. The ultimate gaming laptop is just under 1 inch thick and weighs a mere 5.5 pounds — a heavyweight in an ultra light body.

Suggested Configurations

Mac OS X version 10.6
15.4-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen (1440 by 900)
3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
6MB on chip shared L2 cache
1066MHz frontside bus
4GB DDR3 SDRAM memory (up to 8GB)
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics processor with 512MB GDDR3 SDRAM
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
256GB solid-state drive
SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
iSight camera built-in
Includes Front Row
Built-in full-size backlit keyboard
FireWire 800
SD card slot
10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
AirPort Extreme (802.11n) built-in
Bluetooth 2.1+EDR built-in

Suggested Extras

AirPort Extreme Base Station
Speakers: iHome iHM79 Rechargeable Mini Speakers to go, or Logitech Speaker System Z520 for home
Multi-button USB mouse: Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 or Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks or Razer Pro|Click Mobile Notebook Mouse
Mouse Pad: Razer Destructor Professional Gaming Mat
Trackball: Kensington SlimBlade Trackball Mouse
Joystick: Logitech Attack 3 Joystick
Gamepad: Logitech Dual Action GamePad
Headphones: Sennheiser HD 238 Precision Headphones or Audio-Technica ATH-ES7 Portable Headphones
Headset: Creative Fatal1ty USB Gaming Headset
iPod touch or iPod classic

The Mobile Gamer

Now everthing’s in play with the iPod touch. Built-in groundbreaking technologies — such as the Multi-Touch display, accelerometer, and 3D graphics — puts an amazing gaming experience in the palm of your hand. Choose from thousands of games available from the App Store and embrace the mobile gamer within you.

iPod touch

Many games come alive with stunning 3D graphics and take you to the next level with the advanced technologies in iPod touch. There’s even a speaker built in, so you can hear all the action. Visit the games + apps showcase.

Suggested Configuration

32GB Capacity
Note: iPod touch cannot play Mac OS X or iPod click wheel games.

Suggested Extras

Marware Game Grip touch 2G
Headphones: Sennheiser PMX 80 Sport II Headphones or Sennheiser PX 100 Headphones

Suggested Games

Extras

There are many great extras for the Mac. From peripherals to RAM, there is something that is sure to exceed all your needs.

Peripherals

Upgrades