Apple’s macOS Sonoma update for compatible Macs became officially available yesterday, and one essential addition in that update is Game Mode. The feature does exactly what it is supposed to, but the company provides some extra details that we believe will be helpful to those who intend to game on their Macs.
Game Mode on macOS Sonoma also reduces input latency for wireless accessories such as AirPods and game controllers
On Apple’s support page discussing the company’s latest Game Mode that was spotted by MacRumors, the company provides an easy guide on how to enable it. To end any confusion, Apple states that when enabled, the mode allocates system resources, such as the CPU and GPU, to the game that is running while lowering the usage for background tasks. Additionally, enabling Game Mode doubles the Bluetooth sampling, reducing input latency and increasing responsiveness from any game controller or AirPods wirelessly connected to the Mac.
Apple does not mention overclocking the CPU or GPU when enabling Game Mode, which makes the feature similar to those ‘Game Booster’ applications available for Windows. Such applications share the same functionality, freeing up RAM and allocating fewer CPU and GPU resources to background applications. In no way does Game Mode trigger any form of overclocking, meaning that the CPU and GPU will operate at their default clock speeds, which is disappointing to hear.
Apple has not shared how Game Mode affects battery life when enabling it to run titles without the charger plugged in, but we always recommend plugging in your portable Mac when attempting to fire up any game. We will see how useful this feature is in the coming days. From the looks of it, Apple is attempting to push gaming on its Mac family pretty hard, and though it will take a while to bring a comprehensive library to this platform, it is possible that next year’s macOS update will bring more features to the table, getting more users interested.
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