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The highly praised Cyberpunk 2077, developed by CD Projekt Red (CDPR), is set to arrive on Apple Silicon Macs next year. This development raises the question of whether Apple’s newly unveiled M4 Mac mini, priced at $599 / £599 / AU$999, can rival next-generation consoles like Sony’s PS5 Pro, especially with the addition of more high-profile titles.
This first-person action RPG achieved remarkable success on both console and Windows platforms, despite a tumultuous launch that prompted the developers to revisit their strategies. With significant improvements in stability and performance alongside an exciting major expansion titled Phantom Liberty, now seems like an ideal moment for its transition to Mac systems.
Apple’s catalog of triple-A games continues to grow, highlighted by recent releases such as the remake of Resident Evil 4, Death Stranding Director’s Cut, and Baldur’s Gate 3. Among these titles, CDPR’s Cyberpunk 2077 stands out as one of the most demanding in terms of hardware capabilities. However, initial specifications suggest that even the base model M4 Mac mini should manage those intense virtual car chases and Braindances effectively.
Could Apple’s Affordable M4 Mac Mini Outshine Sony’s PS5 Pro?
A significant factor contributing to this potential competition is Apple’s decision to upgrade from a baseline of 8GB unified memory for its devices—a configuration that previously hindered gaming performance due to shared resources between CPU and integrated GPU. The new base model M4 Mac mini comes equipped with 16GB RAM, enhancing gaming performance prospects (though it remains evident that gaming isn’t Apple’s primary focus at this time).
Despite these advancements, there are still hurdles for Apple regarding gaming on Macs—most notably delayed game releases compared to Windows PCs and consoles along with a general perception among gamers who may not view Macs as serious contenders in the gaming arena. Nevertheless, the inclusion of titles like Cyberpunk 2077 signals promising potential for how well-suited these new M4 chips could be for gamers.
The entry-level version of the M4 Mac mini not only offers a more compact design but also comes at a lower price point than Sony’s PS5 Pro (which starts at $699 / £699 / AU$1,119.95). On paper, it appears capable of outperforming its console counterpart; however, real-world performance may differ due to easier optimization processes available for developers working on PlayStation games and superior cooling solutions provided by larger console designs compared to Apple’s compact system. Still, if game developers continue porting major titles over time onto Macs, they could become formidable players within the gaming hardware market.
The reaction surrounding pricing has already sparked discussions; numerous Windows PC builds can deliver similar or better performances than those offered by PS5 Pro within comparable price ranges. As such, many consumers might start reevaluating their choices between traditional consoles versus considering this sleek computer as their go-to device for living room entertainment…
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