Real Racing 2 HD for iPad 2 Brings Full 1080p Video Output Support
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When the iPad 2 was released the dual-core A5 chip and the 9x faster graphics became instant hits with game developers. Why? The processing power and graphics simply make the game rendering techniques more powerful, and the gyroscope will add much more precision to all sorts of games.
Firemint has certainly taken advantage of the new iPad 2. The company has confirmed an upcoming update to Real Racing 2 HD that will support full 1080p HD video output on the iPad 2.
When the iPad 2 was announced, Apple talked about the new HDMI adapter that would allow you to use your HDTV or projector as a bigger display for your iPad. Basically, you can mirror your iPad 2′s screen to a larger HDTV or monitor.
However, the iPad 2′s maximum resolution is 1024×768. This means that even though you can mirror your iPad 2′s screen to a bigger HDTV or monitor, you will most likely see those weird black bars on the sides of the video image.
Going forward, you will see several game developers taking full advantage of the iPad 2′s graphics processor (PowerVR SGX543MP2). This is exactly what Firemint has done with the upcoming update for Real Racing 2 HD. The game will display beautifully on a larger screen in full 1080p resolution while the iPad 2′s touchscreen will show the track map, race statistics and more. The new update is not available yet. Check out the video below for more details.
I’ve been wondering if Apple would ever get into the gaming platform business. I’ve always wondered if Apple will use part of their huge cash reserves to buy someone else. We never know. But, one thing is for sure, the iPad 2 capabilities have certainly shown its power for the gaming industry. With 1080p high definition games coming our way, it looks like Apple has reserved a special place for the iPad 2.
Let’s not forget either that AirPlay might make its way into HDTVs, as Apple is allegedly in talks with major HDTV makers.
