The Mac Gaming Experience: Debunking the Myths

When it comes to gaming on a Mac, many people assume that it's not possible to have a good gaming experience due to the limited game selection and upgradeability. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. As Chris from Daily Tech explains, "You don't buy a Mac as a primary gaming device," but rather for its style and design appeal. Those who do purchase a Mac are often designers, video editors, or individuals who value the aesthetic of their computer.

While it's true that Macs tend to be pricier than other gaming devices, this doesn't mean that they can't handle demanding games. In fact, Chris's 27-inch retina iMac with a 4 GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 32 gigs of RAM, and an AMD Radeon R9 Graphics card is capable of playing a wide range of games at high settings. To get the most out of your Mac's gaming capabilities, it's essential to know where to look for games.

The first step in finding decent games on a Mac is to expand beyond the Mac App Store. While the store offers some great titles, its selection is limited compared to other platforms. However, by exploring the Steam Universe, gamers can access a vast library of games with respectable graphics and gameplay. Chris mentions that he's been enjoying games like XCOM 2, Alien Isolation, and the latest edition of Home World, all of which are available on Mac.

When it comes to gaming on a Mac, it's also worth noting that some games are more demanding than others. While Chris's iMac can handle most modern titles at high settings, it may struggle with ultra-hardcore settings or games that require a lot of processing power. However, by playing in 5K settings whenever possible and optimizing the computer for gaming, users can still get an excellent gaming experience.

In addition to its impressive hardware, Chris's iMac also features the Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard, which are not necessarily designed for gaming but can still provide a great experience. To get the most out of these peripherals, users need to make sure that they're using them correctly. For example, checking the box in keyboard settings to use all F1-F2-Etc keys as standard function keys is essential for controlling volume and other functions.

Ultimately, the Mac gaming experience may not be as intense or demanding as some other platforms, but it can still provide a great deal of fun and enjoyment. By understanding what games are available on Mac, how to optimize the computer for gaming, and using the right peripherals, users can have an excellent time playing their favorite titles.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhey what's up guys it's Chris from Daily Tech and today I've got a Mac gaming video now hold on before you start with the hate comments let's just get one thing straight you don't buy a Mac as a primary gaming device the people who buy Macs are usually designers or video editors or maybe somebody who just likes the style and how it looks and when it comes to gaming on a Mac it's true that you just have fewer choices across the board whether it's upgradeability or game selection and Macs just tend to be much pricier but if you're thinking about buying a Mac or already own a Mac and you're wondering what the gaming experience is really like you can still have a lot of fun gaming on a Mac so in this video I'm going to talk about some games and show some gameplay on a 27in retina iMac with a 4 GHz Intel Core i7 processor that's got 32 gigs of RAM and a 3 tbte Fusion drive along with AMD radon R9 Graphics okay well first things first are there even any decent games to play on a Mac well the answer is yeah but you have to know where to look if you just stick to the Mac App Store you might be kind of disappointed but if you expand to the steam Universe then you're going to have a lot more options now I think when a a lot of people think about Mac gaming they probably picture iOS ports or maybe some sort of retro style games but actually there's a decent selection of new games with respectable Graphics that are a lot of fun to play so some of the games that I've been having fun playing lately include XCOM 2 alien isolation and the latest edition of Home World along with World of Tanks and I also have some fun playing games that are a little less Graphics intensive like CS go or super hot now this iMac can play all of these games games really well but unfortunately it can't handle the ultra video settings on either XCOM or alien still on the iMac I do enjoy playing on 5K settings whenever I can and the other games that I mentioned all play flawlessly at their top video settings now the Magic Mouse and magic keyboard are not gaming accessories by any stretch of the imagination but honestly gaming with them is still a blast you will however want to make sure that you get a few things optimized including checking the Box in your keyboard settings that says use all F1 F2 Etc Keys as standard function keys which means you won't be able to control the volume using your keyboard while that setting's turned on also you're probably going to want to disable those hot Corners if you have them turned on because they can show up in certain games now as far as the games that I've already mentioned go XCOM 2 is really solid not only is there a surprising amount of replayability in the campaign mode but personally I'm just a sucker for any good strategic game now alien isolation has tons of super highly detailed environments that you can explore and I really love the option to play through the original movie that is cool now ever since the original commanding conquer came out man that makes me feel old I've been a huge fan of the RTS genre and home World deserts of kak is definitely a solid entry in that genre now if I could only pick one kind of game type as my favorite sort of game ever it would have to be online multiplayer games and World of Tanks is an excellent one what I really love about this game is that you really have to know what you're doing and there's really no Second Chances if somebody catches you from the side or something you're a goner and that's it so again guys I hope this changes but right now you cannot you don't you should not buy a Mac as your primary gaming device but on the other hand if you have one or are going to buy one it doesn't mean that you can't have a really solid really fun gaming EXP experience so hopefully you guys like this video go ahead and drop your favorite funniest Mac gaming joke down in the comments and I'll catch up with you guys in the next video laterhey what's up guys it's Chris from Daily Tech and today I've got a Mac gaming video now hold on before you start with the hate comments let's just get one thing straight you don't buy a Mac as a primary gaming device the people who buy Macs are usually designers or video editors or maybe somebody who just likes the style and how it looks and when it comes to gaming on a Mac it's true that you just have fewer choices across the board whether it's upgradeability or game selection and Macs just tend to be much pricier but if you're thinking about buying a Mac or already own a Mac and you're wondering what the gaming experience is really like you can still have a lot of fun gaming on a Mac so in this video I'm going to talk about some games and show some gameplay on a 27in retina iMac with a 4 GHz Intel Core i7 processor that's got 32 gigs of RAM and a 3 tbte Fusion drive along with AMD radon R9 Graphics okay well first things first are there even any decent games to play on a Mac well the answer is yeah but you have to know where to look if you just stick to the Mac App Store you might be kind of disappointed but if you expand to the steam Universe then you're going to have a lot more options now I think when a a lot of people think about Mac gaming they probably picture iOS ports or maybe some sort of retro style games but actually there's a decent selection of new games with respectable Graphics that are a lot of fun to play so some of the games that I've been having fun playing lately include XCOM 2 alien isolation and the latest edition of Home World along with World of Tanks and I also have some fun playing games that are a little less Graphics intensive like CS go or super hot now this iMac can play all of these games games really well but unfortunately it can't handle the ultra video settings on either XCOM or alien still on the iMac I do enjoy playing on 5K settings whenever I can and the other games that I mentioned all play flawlessly at their top video settings now the Magic Mouse and magic keyboard are not gaming accessories by any stretch of the imagination but honestly gaming with them is still a blast you will however want to make sure that you get a few things optimized including checking the Box in your keyboard settings that says use all F1 F2 Etc Keys as standard function keys which means you won't be able to control the volume using your keyboard while that setting's turned on also you're probably going to want to disable those hot Corners if you have them turned on because they can show up in certain games now as far as the games that I've already mentioned go XCOM 2 is really solid not only is there a surprising amount of replayability in the campaign mode but personally I'm just a sucker for any good strategic game now alien isolation has tons of super highly detailed environments that you can explore and I really love the option to play through the original movie that is cool now ever since the original commanding conquer came out man that makes me feel old I've been a huge fan of the RTS genre and home World deserts of kak is definitely a solid entry in that genre now if I could only pick one kind of game type as my favorite sort of game ever it would have to be online multiplayer games and World of Tanks is an excellent one what I really love about this game is that you really have to know what you're doing and there's really no Second Chances if somebody catches you from the side or something you're a goner and that's it so again guys I hope this changes but right now you cannot you don't you should not buy a Mac as your primary gaming device but on the other hand if you have one or are going to buy one it doesn't mean that you can't have a really solid really fun gaming EXP experience so hopefully you guys like this video go ahead and drop your favorite funniest Mac gaming joke down in the comments and I'll catch up with you guys in the next video later\n"