Apple(US:AAPL) 3 6 Ke·2025-07-21 01:32Core Viewpoint - The release of "Cyberpunk 2077" on the Mac platform has sparked renewed discussions about gaming on Mac, but the reality remains challenging with low market share and limited game availability [1][4][24]. Group 1: Game Performance and Market Share - The M1 Max MacBook Pro can only achieve a maximum of 40 frames per second at high settings, while the M4 MacBook Air performs even worse, reaching only 30 frames at low settings [2][9]. - According to Steam data, macOS users account for only 1.76% of the platform, which is lower than Linux and even below the figures from four years ago before the M1 chip was released [2][4]. Group 2: Game Ecosystem Challenges - The Mac gaming ecosystem is growing slowly, with many users still preferring Windows for gaming, which is a significant reason for the lack of game adaptations for Mac [4][6]. - The cycle of few games leading to fewer players and a lack of developer interest in adapting games for Mac continues to hinder growth [6][10]. Group 3: Developer and User Perspectives - Developers are reluctant to adapt games for Mac due to the higher cost of Mac computers and the likelihood that Mac users already own gaming consoles or Windows PCs [7][10]. - The closed nature of Apple's ecosystem and its focus on the Metal graphics interface complicate the adaptation process for developers, making it less appealing to prioritize Mac [7][10]. Group 4: User Experience and Distribution Issues - The fragmented distribution of games on Mac discourages users, as they may need to repurchase games on different platforms, such as buying "Death Stranding" again on the App Store instead of Steam [11][14]. - Despite the challenges, there is a vibrant community of Mac users who engage in gaming discussions and share experiences using third-party tools to run Windows games [14][16]. Group 5: Apple's Efforts and Future Outlook - Apple has shown some intent to improve the gaming experience on Mac, such as launching a new cross-platform gaming application and introducing the Metal 4 interface to ease game development [20][22]. - However, the initiatives appear to be incremental rather than transformative, leading to skepticism about the future of gaming on Mac [24].