Apple Racks Up the Gaming Patents

An anonymous reader writes "Evidence has been growing that Apple is developing a new gaming console. Now, there are some possible details about how a combined media/game console might work, based on patent applications filed by Apple in late 2007 and early 2008. Here is some of what we can look for: having your personal music integrated into a title, a 'natural' gesture multitouch interface, and a single online store that sells games, media, and video."

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[Anonymous Coward]

Nuff said.

Thought we already had an Apple console...

[Bieeanda]

...in the Xbox 360. It's white, has a circular interface on the front panel, and as Apple considers the iPods, the RROD makes it disposable.

The Laptop Wheel is a Reality

[Audiophyle]

The controller has already been released! [theonion.com]

Re:Thought we already had an Apple console...

[Tarlus]

Woah... you did NOT just call Apple and Microsoft the same thing... on Slashdot of all places! ;)

Re:Cause someone will bring this up:

[Cillian]

Playing gears of war 2 with a friend while listening to abba and other cheesy music was rather amazing and one of the most fun experiences I've had gaming.

Re:Online store...that's original.

[KermodeBear]

It is original because now Apple is doing it.