That might explain Apple's purchase of PA Semiconductor (
http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=173830 ). A successor to the Apple Pippin (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Pippin ) could be successful in today's market. Apple can efficiently utilise processor designs similar to those found in contemporary consoles. Plus, it could extend the "halo effect" of the iPod and the iPhone. For example, consumers are keen to access the web on the iPhone and a console with similar capabilities would offer better resolution and faster access.
Consumers would probably like wireless broadband, OSX Leopard, Safari, a 48 inch screen and a Wiimote.