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Gaming headed to Apple TV with iOS 4.3?

Multiple sources are reporting today that Apple's upcoming iOS 4.3 might bring gaming to the Apple TV, expanding the practically useless "Game Center" introduced with iOS 4.

In the 4.3 code, there are references to "ATVThunder" and "ATVGames," each of which point to scheduling of games, leaderboards sortable by date, the streaming of live/archived games, and a new storefront (likely similar to iTunes).



Because the Apple TV only has 8GB of internal memory, streaming seems the only way to play games via the set-top.

Furthermore, there are references to streaming like "Sedona" and "Flagstaff." Sedona is Apple's video rental mechanism, explains TUAW, who speculates the rentals will turn to streaming, for movies/TV/games.

Finally, the code references FEATURE_REMOTE_SCREENSAVER, which could speculatively lead to interactive screensavers.

Written by: Andre Yoskowitz @ 11 Feb 2011 13:31

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• 6 comments

• tatsh

  IMO kind of a neat idea if you could just play any iPhone game on this. But in the meantime I'll keep using my iPhone's component adapter.

  11.2.2011 13:50 #1

• KillerBug

  What about untethered jailbreaking? That is the only new feature I need before I buy one.
  

  11.2.2011 21:43 #2

• blueboy09

  Originally posted by KillerBug: What about untethered jailbreaking? That is the only new feature I need before I buy one. Don't bet on that happening, man, unless greenpOison comes up with something for the Apple TV. Don't see it happening any time soon, move along, move along!
  

  Chance prepares the favored mind. Look up once in a while and you might learn something. - BLUEBOY

  12.2.2011 13:10 #3

• Joshewah

  I have an Apple TV. I use it as a Netflix streaming device.
  
  What else can it do? (I'm being serious)
  

  X360 - iXtreme1.4 ||| Xbox - EvoX Dash ||| PS2 - CC 2.0 PRO SLE ||| Dreamcast ...lol ||| NDS - Acekard 2/M3 Simply/EZ Flash 3-1 ||| Rooted HTC Hero with Ic3rom

  12.2.2011 17:24 #4

• Mrguss

  Well...your wishes are here so far for iOS 4.2.1 at:
  http://appldnld.apple.com/AppleTV/061-9978.20101214.gmabr/AppleTV2,1_4.2.1_8C154_Restore.ipsw
  
  Untethered-Jailbreaking The Apple TV Using Greenpoison RC6
  Download Link:
  
  http://www.iwebsnacks.com/2011/02/untethered-jailbreak-apple-tv-2g-4-2-1-using-greenpois0n-rc6
  
  How...Video:
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHMaz-qGqIk&feature=player_embedded
  

  +4000

  13.2.2011 02:21 #5

• cyprusrom

  Originally posted by Mrguss: Well...your wishes are here so far for iOS 4.2.1 at:
  http://appldnld.apple.com/AppleTV/061-9978.20101214.gmabr/AppleTV2,1_4.2.1_8C154_Restore.ipsw
  
  Untethered-Jailbreaking The Apple TV Using Greenpoison RC6
  Download Link:
  
  http://www.iwebsnacks.com/2011/02/untethered-jailbreak-apple-tv-2g-4-2-1-using-greenpois0n-rc6
  
  How...Video:
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHMaz-qGqIk&feature=player_embedded
  Is the newest AppleTv firmware iOS 4.2.1? I'm thinking of ordering one at Amazon right now and get XBMC running.

  13.2.2011 15:31 #6