{"id":430284,"date":"2022-04-11T15:32:20","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T12:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/apple-patenting-game-controllers-shows-its-taking-the-sector-seriously\/"},"modified":"2022-04-11T15:32:20","modified_gmt":"2022-04-11T12:32:20","slug":"apple-patenting-game-controllers-shows-its-taking-the-sector-seriously","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/apple-patenting-game-controllers-shows-its-taking-the-sector-seriously\/","title":{"rendered":"#Apple patenting game controllers shows it\u2019s taking the sector seriously"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a329358381b1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a329358381b1\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/apple-patenting-game-controllers-shows-its-taking-the-sector-seriously\/#%E2%80%9CApple_patenting_game_controllers_shows_its_taking_the_sector_seriously%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Apple patenting game controllers shows it\u2019s taking the sector seriously&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CApple_patenting_game_controllers_shows_its_taking_the_sector_seriously%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Apple patenting game controllers shows it\u2019s taking the sector seriously&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le has long had a strange relationship with gaming. In many respects, the company has happily let competitors like Sony and Microsoft gobble up the lion\u2019s share of the market.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, over the past few years, Apple has started to address this gap in its offering. The biggest move Apple made in this space was, of course, Apple Arcade, its mobile gaming subscription.<\/p>\n<p>But there are growing signs that the company is looking to build on this, especially with recent revelations it has filed a range of patents for <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a> controllers.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.patentlyapple.com\/2022\/03\/apple-invents-a-variety-of-future-game-controllers-to-be-magnetically-attached-to-an-idevice-include-smart-foldable-carryin.html\">The first of these<\/a> was discovered at the end of March. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/appft1.uspto.gov\/netacgi\/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&amp;Sect2=HITOFF&amp;d=PG01&amp;p=1&amp;u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&amp;r=1&amp;f=G&amp;l=50&amp;s1=%2220220096923%22.PGNR.&amp;OS=DN\/20220096923&amp;RS=DN\/20220096923\">Published by the US Patent &amp; Trademark Office<\/a>, it showed a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a> of game controllers that could be connected to Apple devices via magnetic attachments. Similar, in a sense, to the Magic Keyboard or MagSafe accessories.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1384442 js-lazy\" alt=\"Apple game controller US patent magnetic\" width=\"1176\" height=\"822\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1176px) 100vw, 1176px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Apple-game-controller-US-patent-magnetic.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Apple-game-controller-US-patent-magnetic.jpg 1176w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Apple-game-controller-US-patent-magnetic-280x196.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Apple-game-controller-US-patent-magnetic-193x135.jpg 193w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Apple-game-controller-US-patent-magnetic-386x270.jpg 386w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Apple-game-controller-US-patent-magnetic-796x556.jpg 796w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2022%2F04%2F11%2Fapple-patent-gaming-controllers-analysis%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Much of this patent document goes into depth about how the magnetic field is used to attach the controller to the device, without causing issues for other equipment or items, such as credit cards.\" data-title=\"Share Much of this patent document goes into depth about how the magnetic field is used to attach the controller to the device, without causing issues for other equipment or items, such as credit cards. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Much of this patent document goes into depth about how the magnetic field is used to attach the controller to the device, without causing issues for other equipment or items, such as credit cards. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Much of this patent document goes into depth about how the magnetic field is used to attach the controller to the device, without causing issues for other equipment or items, such as credit cards.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1384442\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Apple-game-controller-US-patent-magnetic.jpg\" alt=\"Apple game controller US patent magnetic\" width=\"1176\" height=\"822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Apple-game-controller-US-patent-magnetic.jpg 1176w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Apple-game-controller-US-patent-magnetic-280x196.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Apple-game-controller-US-patent-magnetic-193x135.jpg 193w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Apple-game-controller-US-patent-magnetic-386x270.jpg 386w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Apple-game-controller-US-patent-magnetic-796x556.jpg 796w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>There were an array of other potential designs in the US patent too.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1384445 js-lazy\" alt=\"apple game controller patent dual screen\" width=\"1416\" height=\"1096\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1416px) 100vw, 1416px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-patent-dual-screen.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-patent-dual-screen.jpg 1416w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-patent-dual-screen-271x210.jpg 271w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-patent-dual-screen-174x135.jpg 174w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-patent-dual-screen-349x270.jpg 349w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-patent-dual-screen-796x616.jpg 796w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2022%2F04%2F11%2Fapple-patent-gaming-controllers-analysis%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: This suggested design appears to take inspiration from the Nintendo DS, as it tests out the idea of attaching another screen to your iPhone.\" data-title=\"Share This suggested design appears to take inspiration from the Nintendo DS, as it tests out the idea of attaching another screen to your iPhone. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share This suggested design appears to take inspiration from the Nintendo DS, as it tests out the idea of attaching another screen to your iPhone. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>This suggested design appears to take inspiration from the Nintendo DS, as it tests out the idea of attaching another screen to your iPhone.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1384445\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-patent-dual-screen.jpg\" alt=\"apple game controller patent dual screen\" width=\"1416\" height=\"1096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-patent-dual-screen.jpg 1416w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-patent-dual-screen-271x210.jpg 271w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-patent-dual-screen-174x135.jpg 174w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-patent-dual-screen-349x270.jpg 349w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-patent-dual-screen-796x616.jpg 796w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Much of this <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativebloq.com\/news\/apple-game-controller\">was<\/a> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/appleinsider.com\/articles\/22\/03\/31\/apple-could-make-game-controller-that-magnetically-attaches-to-iphone\">covered<\/a> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilounge.com\/news\/recent-apple-patents-point-to-magnetic-iphone-game-controllers\">recently<\/a>, but fresh information has come to light, pouring a hefty amount of fuel on Apple\u2019s gaming fire.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.patentlyapple.com\/2022\/04\/apple-is-showing-strong-interest-in-developing-their-own-set-of-game-controllers-as-a-second-major-patent-has-been-discovere.html\">Patently Apple discovered<\/a> that the company filed a set of designs in Europe that are both substantially different from the US document and help clarify what its potential plans are for the accessories.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/patentscope.wipo.int\/search\/en\/detail.jsf?docId=WO2022067344&amp;_cid=P22-L1TA9K-67295-1\">In the European filing<\/a>, there are three main designs shown that give us greater access to Apple\u2019s thought process around gaming controllers.<\/p>\n<p>The first shows a Switch-style (or Backbone One) attachment that fits either side of the iPhone or the tablet:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1384446 js-lazy\" alt=\"removable controls apple game controller patent\" width=\"1528\" height=\"678\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1528px) 100vw, 1528px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/removable-controls-apple-game-controller-patent.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/removable-controls-apple-game-controller-patent.jpg 1528w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/removable-controls-apple-game-controller-patent-280x124.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/removable-controls-apple-game-controller-patent-270x120.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/removable-controls-apple-game-controller-patent-540x240.jpg 540w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/removable-controls-apple-game-controller-patent-796x353.jpg 796w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2022%2F04%2F11%2Fapple-patent-gaming-controllers-analysis%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Obviously this looks fantastic, but can you imagine how easy it\u2019d be losing one of these? Even though, hopefully Apple would put them in a case, like the AirPods.\" data-title=\"Share Obviously this looks fantastic, but can you imagine how easy it\u2019d be losing one of these? Even though, hopefully Apple would put them in a case, like the AirPods. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Obviously this looks fantastic, but can you imagine how easy it\u2019d be losing one of these? Even though, hopefully Apple would put them in a case, like the AirPods. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Obviously this looks fantastic, but can you imagine how easy it\u2019d be losing one of these? Even though, hopefully Apple would put them in a case, like the AirPods.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1384446\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/removable-controls-apple-game-controller-patent.jpg\" alt=\"removable controls apple game controller patent\" width=\"1528\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/removable-controls-apple-game-controller-patent.jpg 1528w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/removable-controls-apple-game-controller-patent-280x124.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/removable-controls-apple-game-controller-patent-270x120.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/removable-controls-apple-game-controller-patent-540x240.jpg 540w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/removable-controls-apple-game-controller-patent-796x353.jpg 796w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>The second major design finds a controller being attached underneath the tablet or phone. This can either be simply buttons, or can be a whole display \u2014 making it reminiscent of the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Game_Boy_Advance_SP\">Nintendo Advance SP<\/a> or, as mentioned earlier, the DS.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1384447 js-lazy\" alt=\"apple game controller european patent split screen\" width=\"1550\" height=\"1036\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1550px) 100vw, 1550px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-european-patent-split-screen.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-european-patent-split-screen.jpg 1550w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-european-patent-split-screen-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-european-patent-split-screen-202x135.jpg 202w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-european-patent-split-screen-404x270.jpg 404w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-european-patent-split-screen-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-european-patent-split-screen-796x532.jpg 796w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2022%2F04%2F11%2Fapple-patent-gaming-controllers-analysis%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: This one isn\u2019t too dissimilar to the US patent above, but there are some substantial differences. Still, with the sideview of this case, you can see where the magnetic attachments would come in.\" data-title=\"Share This one isn\u2019t too dissimilar to the US patent above, but there are some substantial differences. Still, with the sideview of this case, you can see where the magnetic attachments would come in. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share This one isn\u2019t too dissimilar to the US patent above, but there are some substantial differences. Still, with the sideview of this case, you can see where the magnetic attachments would come in. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>This one isn\u2019t too dissimilar to the US patent above, but there are some substantial differences. Still, with the sideview of this case, you can see where the magnetic attachments would come in.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1384447\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-european-patent-split-screen.jpg\" alt=\"apple game controller european patent split screen\" width=\"1550\" height=\"1036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-european-patent-split-screen.jpg 1550w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-european-patent-split-screen-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-european-patent-split-screen-202x135.jpg 202w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-european-patent-split-screen-404x270.jpg 404w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-european-patent-split-screen-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/apple-game-controller-european-patent-split-screen-796x532.jpg 796w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Thirdly \u2014 and finally \u2014 we have the most standard-looking controller in the lot. There is one little detail that separates it from other accessories on the market.<\/p>\n<p>If you look at the controller, you can see a little switch in the middle bottom. The idea behind this is users can select whether they connect the controller to their iPhone or Apple TV, effectively altering its operation.<\/p>\n<p>For example, this means you can flick the switch, and jump between playing a game and sending a text message.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1384448 js-lazy\" alt=\"standalone apple controller patent image\" width=\"1422\" height=\"1120\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1422px) 100vw, 1422px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/standalone-apple-controller-patent-image.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/standalone-apple-controller-patent-image.jpg 1422w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/standalone-apple-controller-patent-image-267x210.jpg 267w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/standalone-apple-controller-patent-image-171x135.jpg 171w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/standalone-apple-controller-patent-image-343x270.jpg 343w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/standalone-apple-controller-patent-image-796x627.jpg 796w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2022%2F04%2F11%2Fapple-patent-gaming-controllers-analysis%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: This is probably the easiest to understand, as this looks most like the regular person\u2019s mental image of a games controller.\" data-title=\"Share This is probably the easiest to understand, as this looks most like the regular person\u2019s mental image of a games controller. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share This is probably the easiest to understand, as this looks most like the regular person\u2019s mental image of a games controller. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>This is probably the easiest to understand, as this looks most like the regular person\u2019s mental image of a games controller.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1384448\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/standalone-apple-controller-patent-image.jpg\" alt=\"standalone apple controller patent image\" width=\"1422\" height=\"1120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/standalone-apple-controller-patent-image.jpg 1422w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/standalone-apple-controller-patent-image-267x210.jpg 267w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/standalone-apple-controller-patent-image-171x135.jpg 171w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/standalone-apple-controller-patent-image-343x270.jpg 343w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/standalone-apple-controller-patent-image-796x627.jpg 796w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>The thing I\u2019m most surprised about regarding this collection of news is we haven\u2019t seen some hardware already. There were rumors that Apple was <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/703439\/apple-game-controller-ios-apple-tv\/\">working on a games controller<\/a> two years ago \u2014 and it\u2019s surprising the company hasn\u2019t got it over the line.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s surprising for a couple of reasons. The first is that Apple has enough in-house technical experience to create a fantastic controller. When you think of the complexity involved in, say, making a laptop, a functional game controller should be a breeze.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, Apple may have to hire some individuals with more direct experience in this space, but that\u2019s hardly an issue. It\u2019s not like it\u2019s hard up for cash.<\/p>\n<p>The second reason I\u2019m surprised we\u2019re not closer to an Apple Controller (or Apple Pad, maybe?) being released? Releasing it would be a license to print cash.<\/p>\n<p>If Apple launches something, people buy it. The device becomes successful merely by being an Apple product. A physical game controller would also be a fantastic way of promoting and growing Apple Arcade, which \u2014 considering the company\u2019s focus on services \u2014 will become a key part of its strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Although, saying this, I do realize things aren\u2019t quite as simple for Apple as they seem. For example, we\u2019ve seen an array of potential controller designs above \u2014 but which one should it run with?<\/p>\n<p>Effectively, it needs to decide between making a mobile add-on (such as the Switch-style attachments) or a more traditional standalone controller. It doesn\u2019t really make sense for the company to launch several accessories at once, as this just gets confusing for customers \u2014 although this is probably the cleanest solution to the problem.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, simply because Apple has filed a range of patents doesn\u2019t actually mean it will release a gaming controller, but there\u2019s burgeoning evidence that the company is at least seriously exploring this space.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been a long time since Apple seemed to give a damn about gaming, but it seems this attitude is slowly changing at the company. Not because it particularly likes the format, more because it knows there\u2019s money to be made.<\/p>\n<p>And we know how Apple feels about money.\n                        <\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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