A Note On Intel Macs
Certain games may not yet be compatible with Intel Macs. Although most software will work, you should always check with the publisher of the game you’re interested in to ensure compatibility. Titles denoted as Intel compatible on this site require an Intel Mac to run. Titles denoted as a Universal Binary on this site are optimized for both Intel and older PowerPC Macs.
Casual Gamers
The Mac mini offers a low-cost solution to those looking to add or include games in their digital lifestyle. Whether you’re just beginning to explore games, or already a player, the Mac mini provides a compelling experience — both off and online.
While the Mac mini makes for a great gateway to the Internet, it’s also a wonderful system for the casual gamer and features the Intel Core Duo 2 processor and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics.
Suggested Configurations
- Mac OS X version 10.5
- 2.26GHz Intel Core Duo 2 processor
- 3MB on-chip L2 cache
- 1066MHz frontside bus
- 2GB DDR3 SDRAM memory (up to 4GB)
- NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM (shared with main memory)
- 250GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive
- SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- Built-in speaker
- Includes Front Row
- FireWire 800
- 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
- AirPort Extreme (802.11n) built-in
- Bluetooth 2.1+EDR built-in
Suggested Extras
- Display: 24-inch Apple LED Cinema Display
- Speakers: JBL Duet 2.0 Speakers or Altec Lansing Expressionist Classic Speaker System
- Keyboard: Apple Keyboard
- Multi-button USB mouse: Kensington Si300 Laser Wired Mouse
- Gamepad: Logitech Dual Action GamePad
- AirPort Extreme Base Station
- iPod touch, iPod nano, or iPod classic
Suggested Games
- The Sims 3
- LEGO Batman
- Tomb Raider Anniversary
- Up: The Video Game
- World of Goo
- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
- SCRABBLE Journey
- Hoyle Card Games 2009
- The Tuttles Madcap Misadventures
- Jeopardy! Super Deluxe
- Bejeweled 2 & Peggle (Combo)
- Little Shop of Treasures
- Hoyle Casino 2009
- Hoyle Puzzle & Board Games 2009
Gamers On The Go 
Life doesn’t stand still, and neither do you. As a mobile user it’s important that you stay connected to your tools and toys — including games. The MacBook can be a gamer’s mobile entertainment hub, providing speed and durability.
Turbocharged with the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics, and brilliant 13.3-inch glossy widescreen TFT display, the aluminum clad MacBook packs the power to play!
Suggested Configurations
- Mac OS X version 10.5
- 13.3-inch glossy widescreen TFT display (1280 by 800)
- 2.13GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
- 3MB on-chip shared L2 cache
- 1066MHz frontside bus
- 2GB DDR2 SDRAM memory (up to 4GB)
- 250GB 5400-rpm ATA hard disk drive (up to 320GB)
- NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
- SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- iSight camera built-in
- Includes Front Row
- FireWire 400
- 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
- AirPort Extreme (802.11n) built-in
- Bluetooth 2.1+EDR built-in
Suggested Extras
- AirPort Extreme Base Station
- Speakers: iHome iHM77 Stereo Mini Speakers to go, or Creative Inspire T12 Speakers for home
- Multi-button USB mouse: Kensington PocketMouse or Logitech V470 Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks or Razer Pro|Click Mobile Notebook Mouse
- Mouse Pad: Razer Destructor Professional Gaming Mat
- Gamepad: Logitech Dual Action GamePad
- Headphones: Bang & Olufsen Form 2 Headphones
- iPod touch, iPod nano, or iPod classic
Suggested Games
Intermediate Gamers
Step up to the power and performance of the beautifully thin 20 or 24-inch widescreen iMac. It has the horsepower needed to create (CDs, DVDs, desktop movies, photo albums, surf music, photos, and video with Front Row and more), and is ready to unleash its full power on games — the results are truly incredible. This configuration is powerful enough to satisfy the inner-gamer in you.
Featuring the blazing-fast Intel Core 2 Duo processor. The ATI Radeon HD 4850 graphics option provides eye-popping 3D graphics for an intense gaming experience.
Suggested Configurations
- Mac OS X version 10.5
- 24-inch flat-panel display built-in
- 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
- 6MB shared L2 cache
- 1066MHz frontside bus
- 4GB DDR3 SDRAM memory (up to 8GB)
- ATI Radeon HD 4850 with 512MB GDDR3 SDRAM
- 1TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive (up to 1TB)
- SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- iSight camera built-in
- Includes Front Row
- Built-in stereo speakers
- FireWire 800
- 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
- AirPort Extreme (802.11n) built-in
- Bluetooth 2.1+EDR built-in
- Apple wired Mighty Mouse
Suggested Extras
- Speakers: Creative Labs GigaWorks T20 series II Speaker System or Bose Companion 3 Series II Multimedia Speaker System or Razer Mako 2.1 THX Speaker System
- Keyboard: Apple Wireless Keyboard
- Multi-button USB mouse: Kensington Si300 Laser Wired Mouse or Razer DeathAdder Gaming Mouse
- Mouse Pad: Razer Destructor Professional Gaming Mat
- Trackball: Logitech TrackMan Marble Trackball
- Joystick: Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick
- Gamepad: Logitech Dual Action GamePad or Logitech Rumblepad 2 Vibration Feedback Gamepad
- Wheel: Logitech Momo Racing Force Feedback Steering Wheel
- Headset: Logitech ClearChat Pro USB
- AirPort Extreme Base Station
- iPod touch, iPod nano, or iPod classic
Suggested Games
- The Sims 3
- Up: The Video Game
- Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3
- SPORE Galactic Adventures
- World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King
- LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
- Black & White 2
- FlatOut 2
- Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
- Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties
- Tomb Raider Anniversary
- Civilization IV: Gold Edition
The Ultimate Gamer
Let’s talk power and expandability. This top-of-the-line Mac Pro is a gamer’s dream-machine. Blazing through memory and graphics demanding games is standard fare for this monster. By day, rule PhotoShop, Final Cut Pro, Maya, create DVDs and more — by night, become a champion, rule the world (and the Internet).
Featuring 8-core (two Quad-Core Intel Xeon processors) architecture — state-of-the-art technology that makes the Mac Pro one of the fastest desktop computers on the planet. With blazing performance, a redesigned enclosure for greater expansion, and advanced graphics options, the new Mac Pro is the high-performance system gamers have been dreaming about. Throw in the optional ATI Radeon HD 4870 graphics card in the double-wide, 16-lane PCI Express 2.0 slot, and you’ll take your 3D gaming experience to the extreme.
Suggested Configurations
- Mac OS X version 10.5
- Two 2.93GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon 5500 series processors
- Turbo Boost dynamic performance up to 3.33GHz
- 8MB shared L3 cache per processor
- ATI Radeon HD 4870 with 512MB of GDDR5 RAM
- 8GB DDR3 ECC SDRAM memory (up to 32GB)
- SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- 1TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive (up to 4TB)
- 1 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (graphics) and 2 PCI Express x4 slots
- Includes Front Row
- FireWire 800
- 2 independent 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports
- Bluetooth 2.1+EDR built-in
- AirPort Extreme ready
- Apple wired Mighty Mouse
Suggested Extras
- Display: 24-inch Apple LED Cinema Display
- Speakers: JBL Duet III Speakers or Razer Mako 2.1 THX Speaker System
- Keyboard: Apple Wireless Keyboard
- Multi-button USB mouse: Razer DeathAdder Gaming Mouse or Microsoft Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 or Logitech MX Revolution Wireless Mouse
- Mouse Pad: Razer Destructor Professional Gaming Mat
- Trackball: Logitech Cordless TrackMan Optical Trackball
- Joystick: Logitech Freedom 2.4 Cordless Joystick
- Gamepad: Logitech Dual Action GamePad or Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2
- Wheel: Logitech Momo Racing Force Feedback Steering Wheel
- Headset: Logitech ClearChat Pro USB
- AirPort Extreme card and AirPort Extreme Base Station
- iPod touch, iPod nano, or iPod classic
Suggested Games
- The Sims 3 Collectors Edition
- World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King
- SPORE Galactic Adventures
- Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3
- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
- ToCA Race Driver 3
- Sid Meier’s Pirates!
- Battlestations Midway
- Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
- Neverwinter Nights 2
- Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
- Tomb Raider Anniversary
- Need For Speed: Carbon
Road Warriors
Take the awesome power of a desktop and transform it into a sleek one inch dream. Mega-wide screen, super fast, intense graphics — enter the MacBook Pro. Whether you are a professional on the road, die-hard gamer or just looking for the best notebook available, this is the mobile solution for you (and it includes Front Row theater software).
Mobile gaming has moved from the backseat to the driver’s seat with the
MacBook Pro. Experience the best games on a 15.4-inch display with the amazing combined power of the Intel Core 2 Duo and two graphics processors to choose from: the NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M — both included inside the same notebook, so you can choose between performance or power. The ultimate gaming laptop is just under 1 inch thick and weighs a mere 5.5 pounds — a heavyweight in an ultra light body.
Suggested Configurations
- Mac OS X version 10.5
- 15.4-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen (1440 by 900)
- 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
- 6MB on chip shared L2 cache
- 1066MHz frontside bus
- 8GB DDR3 SDRAM memory
- NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics processor with 512MB GDDR3 SDRAM
- NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
- 256GB solid-state drive
- SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- iSight camera built-in
- Includes Front Row
- Built-in full-size backlit keyboard
- FireWire 800
- SD card slot
- 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
- AirPort Extreme (802.11n) built-in
- Bluetooth 2.1+EDR built-in
Suggested Extras
- AirPort Extreme Base Station
- Speakers: iHome iHM77 Stereo Mini Speakers to go, or Altec Lansing Expressionist Bass FX3022 Speakers for home
- Multi-button USB mouse: Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 or Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks or Razer Pro|Click Mobile Notebook Mouse
- Mouse Pad: Razer Destructor Professional Gaming Mat
- Trackball: Kensington SlimBlade Trackball Mouse
- Joystick: Logitech Freedom 2.4 Cordless Joystick
- Gamepad: Logitech Dual Action GamePad or Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2
- Wheel: Logitech Momo Racing Force Feedback Steering Wheel
- Headphones: Bang & Olufsen Form 2 Headphones or Audio-Technica ATH-ES7 Portable Headphones
- Headset: Logitech ClearChat Pro USB
- iPod touch, iPod nano, or iPod classic
Suggested Games
The Mobile Gamer
Now everthing’s in play with the iPod touch. Built-in groundbreaking technologies — such as the Multi-Touch display, accelerometer, and 3D graphics — puts an amazing gaming experience in the palm of your hand. Choose from hundreds of games available from the App Store and get your mobile game on.
Many games come alive with stunning 3D graphics and take you to the next level with the advanced technologies in iPod touch. There’s even a speaker built in, so you can hear all the action.
Suggested Configuration
- 16GB Capacity
- Note: iPod touch cannot play Mac OS X or iPod click wheel games.
Suggested Extras
Suggested Games
Extras
There are many great extras for the Mac. From peripherals to RAM, there is something that is sure to exceed all your needs.
