According to some inside information the Apple TV is about to get a little upgrading...
http://gamergalinsider.blogspot.com/2008/05/elephant-in-room.html
This might actually get me to buy the damn thing...
Apple is jumping back into the gaming business. Buoyed by the huge interest in bringing games to its iPhone product, Apple is now preparing to add full fledged gaming to its Apple TV product and distribute the games via iTunes ala Valve. Apple sees their potential to be the hub on home entertainment being threatened by the Xbox 360 and PS3. This is also a pushback against Valve which is rumoured to be interested in video and music distribution.
SONY and MS should be VERY worried.
My friends say that the new Apple TV will be more 'like a revamped Mac Mini' but will NOT include an optical disc. All software will be digitally distributed with a heavy emphasis on casual games. This article on May 8th at Apple Insider has some info on the potential controller (note: above isn't meant to be a product shot!)
http://gamergalinsider.blogspot.com/2008/05/elephant-in-room.html
This might actually get me to buy the damn thing...