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.
Suggested Configurations
- Mac OS X version 10.5
- 2GHz Intel Core Duo 2 processor
- 4MB on-chip L2 cache
- 667MHz frontside bus
- 1GB DDR SDRAM memory (up to 2GB)
- Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM (shared with main memory)
- 160GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive
- SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- Built-in speaker
- Includes Front Row with Apple Remote
- 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
- AirPort Extreme (802.11g) built-in
- Bluetooth 2.0+EDR built-in
Suggested Extras
- Display: 20-inch Apple Cinema Display
- Speakers: JBL Duet 2.0 Speakers
- Keyboard: Apple Keyboard
- Multi-button USB mouse: Kensington Si300 Laser Wired Mouse
- Gamepad: Logitech Dual Action GamePad
- AirPort Extreme Base Station
- iPhone 3G, iPod classic, or iPod nano
Suggested Games
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 casual gamer’s mobile entertainment hub, providing speed and durability.
Turbocharged with the Intel Core 2 Duo processor and brilliant 13.3-inch glossy widescreen, the white or black MacBook packs the power to play!
Suggested Configurations
- Mac OS X version 10.5
- 13.3-inch glossy widescreen
- 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
- 3MB on-chip shared L2 cache
- 800MHz frontside bus
- 1GB DDR2 SDRAM memory (up to 4GB)
- 160GB 5400-rpm ATA hard disk drive (up to 250GB)
- SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM (shared with main memory)
- iSight camera built-in
- Includes Front Row with Apple Remote
- 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
- AirPort Extreme (802.11n) built-in
- Bluetooth 2.0+EDR built-in
Suggested Extras
- AirPort Extreme Base Station
- Multi-button USB mouse: Kensington PocketMouse or Kensington Ci75m Wireless Notebook Mouse or Logitech V470 Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks
- Gamepad: Logitech Dual Action GamePad
- Headphones: Bang & Olufsen Form 2 Headphones
- iPhone 3G, iPod classic, or iPod nano
Suggested Games
Intermediate Gamers
Step up to the power and performance of the beautifully thin 24-inch widescreen iMac (featuring an incredible 1920x1200 pixels). 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 3.06Hz Intel Core 2 Duo processor. The NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS 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 DDR2 SDRAM memory
- NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS with 512MB GDDR3 SDRAM
- 750GB 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 with Apple Remote
- Built-in stereo speakers
- 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
- AirPort Extreme (802.11n) built-in
- Bluetooth 2.1+EDR built-in
- Apple wired Mighty Mouse
Suggested Extras
- Speakers: Klipsch Groove PM20 Computer Speakers or Bose Companion 3 Series II Multimedia Speaker System
- Keyboard: Apple Wireless Keyboard
- Multi-button USB mouse: Kensington Si300 Laser Wired Mouse or Razer DeathAdder Gaming Mouse
- 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
- iPhone 3G, iPod classic, or iPod nano
Suggested Games
- WALL•E: The Video Game
- SPORE Creature Creator
- Tomb Raider Anniversary
- Disney/Pixar Cars: Mater-National
- Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Drop Point Alaska
- Madden NFL 08
- Need For Speed: Carbon
- Battlefield 2142
- World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Expansion Pack
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 NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT 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 3.2GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon 5400 series processors
- 12MB shared L2 cache per processor
- 1.6GHz 64-bit dual independent frontside buses
- NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT with 512MB of GDDR3 RAM
- 4GB DDR2 FB-DIMM memory (up to 32GB)
- SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- 750GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive (up to 4TB)
- FireWire 400/800
- 1 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (graphics) and 2 PCI Express x4 slots
- Includes Front Row
- 2 independent 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports
- Bluetooth 2.0+EDR built-in
- AirPort Extreme ready
- Apple wired Mighty Mouse
Suggested Extras
- Display: 23-inch Apple Cinema HD Display or 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display
- Speakers: Logitech Z-5500 5.1 THX Speaker System (with XtremeMac XtremeHD Toslink Audio Cable) or Bose Companion 5 Multimedia Speakers
- 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
- 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: Plantronics .Audio 510 USB Headset
- AirPort Extreme card and AirPort Extreme Base Station
- iPhone 3G, iPod classic, or iPod nano
Suggested Games
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 with Apple Remote).
Mobile gaming has moved from the backseat to the driver’s seat with the
MacBook Pro. Experience the best games on a 17-inch display (with 1920 x 1200 option) with the amazing combined power of the Intel Core 2 Duo and NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT. The ultimate gaming laptop is just 1 inch thick and weighs a mere 6.8 pounds — a heavyweight in an ultra light body.
Suggested Configurations
- Mac OS X version 10.5
- 17-inch TFT screen (1920 x 1200)
- Glossy widescreen display option
- 2.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
- 6MB on chip shared L2 cache
- 800MHz frontside bus
- 4GB DDR2 SDRAM memory
- NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor with 512MB GDDR3 SDRAM
- 200GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive (up to 300GB 4200-rpm)
- SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- iSight camera built-in
- Includes Front Row with Apple Remote
- Backlit keyboard with ambient light sensors
- FireWire 800
- 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
- AirPort Extreme (802.11n) built-in
- Bluetooth 2.1+EDR built-in
Suggested Extras
- AirPort Extreme Base Station
- Speakers: M-Audio Studiophile AV 20 Portable Desktop Speaker System
- Multi-button USB mouse: Kensington Ci75m Wireless Notebook Mouse or Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks or Razer Pro|Click Mobile Notebook Mouse
- 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
- Headset: Altec Lansing Wired Headset
- iPhone 3G, iPod classic, or iPod nano
Suggested Games
- SPORE Creature Creator
- Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
- Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08
- Command and Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- The Movies: Stunts & Effects Expansion Pack
- Need For Speed: Carbon
- World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Expansion Pack
- The Sims Pet Stories
- Heroes of Might and Magic V
- Star Wars: Empire at War
Extras
There are many great extras for the Mac. From peripherals to RAM, there is something that is sure to exceed all your needs.