Apple's M-series chips have finally made MacBooks viable for gaming, according to Engadget. The latest MacBook Pro models can handle demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Assassin's Creed Shadows natively, and Apple's Gaming Porting Toolkit lets users run many Windows-only games through real-time translation. The author reports solid results running GTA V on an M4 Pro MacBook Pro at 60 fps on high settings, though with occasional glitches.
Still, the article cautions against choosing a Mac primarily for gaming. Windows PCs typically cost less for the same graphical power and run every game without compatibility issues. MacBook Air and MacBook Neo models lack fans and stronger GPUs, making them less suitable for heavy gaming. For casual players, cloud gaming services like GeForce NOW offer another route, but serious gamers should probably stick with a PC.