Apple Arcade to Launch September 19 for $4.99 Per Month With One-Month Free Trial - MacRumors
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Apple Arcade to Launch September 19 for $4.99 Per Month With One-Month Free Trial

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Apple today announced that its subscription-based Apple Arcade gaming service will launch September 19 in over 150 countries for $4.99 per month, with a one-month free trial available. This price will apply to individuals or a family of up to six members and will likely vary outside the United States.

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‌Apple Arcade‌ will provide iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV users with access to a library of over 100 games, with no ads or additional in-app purchases. Read our Apple Arcade guide for more details and a preview of the games coming at launch.

Top Rated Comments

0989382 Avatar
85 months ago
Apple's baby steps into gaming.

Welcome to C64 games with no content for $4.99.

Yes, this is 2019.
First comment and it’s a downer ... classic MR
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
MonstaMash Avatar
85 months ago
This looks like a great deal, especially for Apple TV users that want a bunch of games to play on demand.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
szw-mapple fan Avatar
85 months ago
1 year free omfg rip Disney
Wrong thread my friend.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
85 months ago
Just like the Apple TV+ the price is the main selling point.

Demos sucked as well, the frog was a pretty OK arcade, second one they didn't show too much of but by the looks of it it's just a 2D, adventure game, third one was just ****. Apps where the only interaction is swiping left and right can be barely called games.

Hopefully there will be some better games. For 2 months' subscription you get a game like Tropico 3 with endlessly more complexity and dozens of hours of game play before it gets boring.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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