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6 reasons why the iPad is still the best Apple Arcade device

Apple Arcade, the new gaming subscription service, is now available on the iPhone, the iPad, the Apple TV, and the Mac. After playing Apple Arcade across all those devices, the iPad currently offers the ideal blend of performance, optimization, comfort, ease of use, and general gameplay experience.

That may change in the future—hopefully sooner than later—with more games and optimization. But right now, if you want to get the most out of Arcade, reach for Apple’s tablet. Here’s why.

1. THE DISPLAYS ARE LARGE ENOUGH TO ENJOY THE GAMES

Latter-day iPhones are capable of running every Apple Arcade game, but let’s be real: They’re phones. In the

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