Here’s a quick guide that explores some of the best Apple devices for streaming and gaming, including their features and performance.
Apple TV 4K
Apple TV 4K is worth considering if you want a device that streamlines the gaming and streaming experience. This streaming device is equipped with Apple’s A15 Bionic chip, allowing high performance.
What distinguishes the device from other Apple TVs is that it lets you stream in 4K. It has a simplified interface that is intuitive to set up. You can easily install different apps using the App Store. There’s also a “Siri” button on the right side of the remote that lets you navigate through apps and various content by issuing commands or asking questions.
Apple TV 4K won’t pop up ads but the streaming platform or the game application you are on might. Streaming integrates easily with your other devices such as mobile game controllers, AirPods, and AirPods Max. You can also connect Apple TV 4K to your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and even Apple Vision Pro.
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Apple TV 4K also supports many streaming platforms. It gives access to a wide collection of games, such as Crossy Road, AG Drive, and Asphalt 8. There are lots more games to enjoy when you subscribe to Apple Arcade. This streaming device is available in 64GB or 128GB, depending on your preference – the only difference is that the latter is more expensive and comes with an ethernet port.
iPhone 16 Pro
The days when AAA (triple-A) games were only accessible on consoles are long gone. Boasting the A18 Pro chipset, the iPhone 16 Pro lets you enjoy AAA games such as Resident Evil 4, Evil Village, Death Stranding, Assassin’s Creed, Minecraft, and many more.
iPhone 16 Pro has a decent 6.3-inch screen and 6.9-inch for the Pro Max that allows you to enjoy streams, arcades, and bet games without straining your eyes. It has a ProMotion display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate that’s ideal for fast-moving games. The mobile device’s battery life spans up to 33 hours for streamed video playback and even longer with audio playbacks.
Additionally, Apple recently included Game Mode in their latest iOS 18. It’s Apple’s latest effort to optimize your iOS devices for gameplay, and the new feature automatically activates for supported games. When you launch a game, Game Mode steps in.
Game Mode enhances gameplay, freeing up memory by minimizing the background activity of your iPhone. This results in smoother video quality, which is an essential quality for the gaming experience. Not only that, it puts AirPods and wireless game controllers in low latency mode, reducing lag and delay in gameplay.
Apple Vision Pro
The famous Apple Vision Pro pushes the boundaries of the capabilities of a VR headset. It supports native apps such as Lego Builders Journey, Chess, Synth Riders, and Puzzling Place. You can also access and enjoy classic bet games online such as Poker, casino, Bingo and Texas Hold’em on the iOS device.
As long as there’s no one to disrupt your viewing experience, “Cinema Mode” on the Apple TV app feels like you are sitting in one of the best spots in a premium theater. Besides offering 4K resolution, you can stream in different formats, such as wide color gamut (WCG), high dynamic range (HDR), high frame rates (HFR), and 3D. Users who love having multiple screens can also stream in 3D and 4K at the same time.
One of the downsides of Vision Pro is that you can’t enjoy all the amazing features of the device with anyone.
iPad Pro (2024)
iPad Pro is powered by the M4 chip, which improves the efficiency and performance of the device. Featuring an Ultra Retina XDR display that combines two OLED panels, which provide 100 nits brightness and 1600 nits peak (available for HDR content), this display makes everything look better on your screen.
This Apple device also supports all the streaming platforms that are available for Apple TV 4K. It has a quad-speaker that improves game and stream sessions. iPad Pro is available in 11 and 13-inch screen sizes.
Final Thoughts
While most of its devices are expensive, Apple offers you exceedingly good value for your money. Apple devices allow you to stream your favorite content (in real-time and playback) in various high-quality formats. Apple devices have an intuitive interface, clean aesthetics, and offer a great user experience, with a vast collection of arcade and AAA games to enjoy.