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MacStories Weekly: Issue 529 - September 18, 2026

The Apple Game Controller I’ve Always Wanted

John

Remember when gaming on the Apple TV meant holding the Siri Remote sideways? Those were the good old days of gaming on the Apple TV circa 2015. With rumors circulating that Apple (or Beats) is working on a game controller, I thought I’d revisit why this is something I’ve wanted for over a decade now,...

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John Voorhees
John is MacStories' Managing Editor, has been writing about Apple and apps since joining the team in 2015, and today, runs the site alongside Federico. John also co-hosts four MacStories podcasts: AppStories, which covers the world of apps, MacStories Unwind, which explores the fun differences between American and Italian culture and recommends media to listeners, Ruminate, a show about the weird web and unusual snacks, and NPC: Next Portable Console, a show about the games we take with us.
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