Andrew Tsai | DON'T upgrade your M1 Mac for gaming! @Andytizer | Uploaded May 2022 | Updated October 2024, 16 minutes ago.
Buy the base model MacBook Pro 14": geni.us/mbp-m1pro-14
This is a video about why I think it's a bad idea to upgrade your Mac for gaming and why you shouldn't buy the M1 Max or M1 Ultra.
The main issue with Macs, especially Apple Silicon M1 computers, is that there aren't that many macOS ports of games and you'll be missing out on the majority of popular titles like Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, Lost Ark etc. My advice is to just stick with the base models where possible - with the money you save on Apple upgrades, you could easily use to buy a Switch, PS5, Xbox, a gaming PC or even a Steam Deck! And you'll have a much better gaming experience overall than trying to tangle with Mac compatibility.
► Links:
Master M1 game compatibility list: applegamingwiki.com/wiki/M1_compatible_games_master_list
Please join me on Discord here: discord.gg/28CAAr6SpB
Check out AppleGamingWiki: applegamingwiki.com
► Get the NEW M1 Macs here (Amazon links):
geni.us/mbp-m1pro-14
geni.us/mbp-m1pro-16
geni.us/mbp-m1max-16
geni.us/applem1macbookair
geni.us/applem1macbookpro
geni.us/applem1macmini
geni.us/applem1imac
► My Recording Setup:
►► My equipment:
DJI Pocket 2 - geni.us/djipocket2combo
SanDisk Extreme 256 GB - geni.us/sandiskextreme256gb
MacBook Air M1 - geni.us/applem1macbookair
Anker SD Card Reader USB 3.0 - geni.us/ankersd
►► Mac:
Record screen audio and gameplay (Mac): youtu.be/i6UewWGWfe0
Set 16:9 aspect ratio (Mac): youtu.be/TtKNqoCbOaI
Highlight mouse cursor (Mac): youtu.be/jDJECtQO97Y
Display keystrokes (Mac): youtu.be/1MRQ9DmxmU0
Snap windows (Rectangle, Mac): youtu.be/qUPSnDYJU6A
OBS setup (Mac): youtu.be/rpYxhzlaDj8
Temperature/fan monitor (Mac): youtu.be/ovnDeHiXnKU
►► General:
Microphone setup (Blue Yeti): youtu.be/81DsMgR2Qd4
Greenscreen setup (OBS): youtu.be/mO4QhV-1rKo
Note-taking (Notion, Mac): youtu.be/DaMPeS8Bet8
Highlight mouse cursor (Windows): youtu.be/kM0RgM7TDFc
DIY 2TB SSD USB-C (Mac and Windows): youtu.be/43X3Mk5vQK4
► Windows gaming on Mac:
►► Windows on M1 Mac Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=nVxzCteaWnc
►► CrossOver FREE 14 DAY TRIAL - use coupon APPLEGAMINGWIKI for 25% DISCOUNT: codeweavers.com/?ad=835
►► Parallels 17 use code APPLEWIKI10 for 10% DISCOUNT: https://prf.hn/click/camref:1101lfR6V
Amazon Affiliates Disclosure: Andrew Tsai is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites as well as other affiliate programs.
Buy the base model MacBook Pro 14": geni.us/mbp-m1pro-14
This is a video about why I think it's a bad idea to upgrade your Mac for gaming and why you shouldn't buy the M1 Max or M1 Ultra.
The main issue with Macs, especially Apple Silicon M1 computers, is that there aren't that many macOS ports of games and you'll be missing out on the majority of popular titles like Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, Lost Ark etc. My advice is to just stick with the base models where possible - with the money you save on Apple upgrades, you could easily use to buy a Switch, PS5, Xbox, a gaming PC or even a Steam Deck! And you'll have a much better gaming experience overall than trying to tangle with Mac compatibility.
► Links:
Master M1 game compatibility list: applegamingwiki.com/wiki/M1_compatible_games_master_list
Please join me on Discord here: discord.gg/28CAAr6SpB
Check out AppleGamingWiki: applegamingwiki.com
► Get the NEW M1 Macs here (Amazon links):
geni.us/mbp-m1pro-14
geni.us/mbp-m1pro-16
geni.us/mbp-m1max-16
geni.us/applem1macbookair
geni.us/applem1macbookpro
geni.us/applem1macmini
geni.us/applem1imac
► My Recording Setup:
►► My equipment:
DJI Pocket 2 - geni.us/djipocket2combo
SanDisk Extreme 256 GB - geni.us/sandiskextreme256gb
MacBook Air M1 - geni.us/applem1macbookair
Anker SD Card Reader USB 3.0 - geni.us/ankersd
►► Mac:
Record screen audio and gameplay (Mac): youtu.be/i6UewWGWfe0
Set 16:9 aspect ratio (Mac): youtu.be/TtKNqoCbOaI
Highlight mouse cursor (Mac): youtu.be/jDJECtQO97Y
Display keystrokes (Mac): youtu.be/1MRQ9DmxmU0
Snap windows (Rectangle, Mac): youtu.be/qUPSnDYJU6A
OBS setup (Mac): youtu.be/rpYxhzlaDj8
Temperature/fan monitor (Mac): youtu.be/ovnDeHiXnKU
►► General:
Microphone setup (Blue Yeti): youtu.be/81DsMgR2Qd4
Greenscreen setup (OBS): youtu.be/mO4QhV-1rKo
Note-taking (Notion, Mac): youtu.be/DaMPeS8Bet8
Highlight mouse cursor (Windows): youtu.be/kM0RgM7TDFc
DIY 2TB SSD USB-C (Mac and Windows): youtu.be/43X3Mk5vQK4
► Windows gaming on Mac:
►► Windows on M1 Mac Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=nVxzCteaWnc
►► CrossOver FREE 14 DAY TRIAL - use coupon APPLEGAMINGWIKI for 25% DISCOUNT: codeweavers.com/?ad=835
►► Parallels 17 use code APPLEWIKI10 for 10% DISCOUNT: https://prf.hn/click/camref:1101lfR6V
Amazon Affiliates Disclosure: Andrew Tsai is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites as well as other affiliate programs.
