Will the new Apple TV replace your gaming console?

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With the reveal of the new Apple TV, Apple's miniature media box is evolving into something beyond what its name suggests. You can now ask it to tell you the weather, use it to shop, and, perhaps most interestingly, play some games on it that you'd normally expect to find on home consoles.

The new Apple TV isn't the gaming revolution that rumors have suggested, and if you already own a PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, there's little reason for you to switch over. However, with a few console-grade titles and an inviting $149 price tag, Apple's set-top box is becoming an increasingly attractive option for families or casual gamers who don't want to shell out a fortune for some fun.

The Right Developers

Any gaming platform needs good developer support to thrive, and the new Apple TV is already off to a strong start. The set-top box is confirmed to be getting Disney Infinity 3.0 and Guitar Hero Live, two major holiday titles that have either come or will come to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Even more encouraging is the fact that big developers are making games exclusively for Apple TV. At the device's reveal event, Rock Band creator Harmonix showed off Beat Sports: a unique, rhythm-based sports game that lets you use motion controls on the new Siri Remote to physically knock baseballs towards colorful monsters. It's easy to imagine Nintendo getting a little jealous.