I imagine an AppleTV capable of playing iOS games (not necessarily iOS touch games, but possibly using iOS devices as controllers) is in the works, or at least has been tinkered with.
It seems to me Apple might have plans to pull the trigger on this at a strategic moment, i.e. when it would be most "disruptive" (or to put it another way, have the greatest chance of success and do the most damage to rivals). If so, I think this is the moment -- we're about to see a console platform transition, Wii U has failed. Imagine if Apple releases an A7X-powered AppleTV with bluetooth controller support tomorrow -- or in the next month.
It seems to me Apple might have plans to pull the trigger on this at a strategic moment, i.e. when it would be most "disruptive" (or to put it another way, have the greatest chance of success and do the most damage to rivals). If so, I think this is the moment -- we're about to see a console platform transition, Wii U has failed. Imagine if Apple releases an A7X-powered AppleTV with bluetooth controller support tomorrow -- or in the next month.