Apple Arcade ‘unlikely to be profitable’ as standalone service, says report - mobilegamer.biz - WiredFocus

Apple Arcade is struggling with "low usage and profits", but it could be great

A recent report from The Information (paywalled) has outlined how various Apple services, including their TV+ subscription and Arcade gaming offering is costing the immensely wealthy Cupertino company billions — with not much to speak of in terms of head-turning returns. Sure, Apple TV+ isn't hitting the same highs as Netflix in terms of pure subscriber count, but its output has always been positioned as something of a quality over quantity play…

Apple Arcade ‘unlikely to be profitable’ as standalone service, says report - mobilegamer.biz - WiredFocus

Apple Arcade is one of several services run by the tech giant that “struggle with low usage and profits”, according to a report from The Information. The outlet claims that Apple Arcade’s subscriber numbers and revenue is being propped up by its inclusion in Apple’s ‘One’ subscription bundle – and that it “likely wouldn’t be profitable” if it were strictly a standalone service. Apple Arcade is included in all tiers of the Apple One subscription …