Yahoo Autos You Will Soon Be Able to Play Video Games Through Your BMW's Infotainment System
BMW announced Tuesday it has partnered with German video game console startup AirConsole to bring "casual gaming" to its in-car infotainment system next year.
AirConsole will act as a gaming platform within BMW's iDrive system starting next year, available on cars with the company's curved display. According to BMW, the games will run within iDrive and be controlled via the user's smartphone.
“With AirConsole we will leverage innovative technologies combined with a broad variety of fun and multiplayer games," BMW senior vice president Stephan Durach said in a statement. "This will make every waiting situation inside the vehicle, such as charging, an enjoyable moment."
BMW hasn't revealed what sorts of games will be available, though judging by the term "casual gaming," we expect to see simpler single- and multiplayer games, like you'd see in a smartphone. Don't expect AAA titles like Grand Theft Auto or The Last of Us to show up on your iDrive screen any time soon.
The move is a clear reaction to Tesla's video game feature, which uses the massive center screen to emulate a slew of video games. Tesla's version takes things a couple of steps further, offering up well-known titles such as Cuphead and Stardew Valley. With some games, you can even use the Tesla's steering wheel as a controller.
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