Smiles and Cries
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Hmm, so Apple is making a major announcement on Wednesday. So what if the announcement is a joint Apple/Nintendo announcement that the iPad 3 will have circle pads and buttons on the sides, and will work as an upgraded Wii-U controller? That way Nintendo could claim that their console's resolution is BETTER THAN HD (rumors have the iPad 3 screen resolution at 2048x1536). This would explain why Apple chose to do their announcement smack dab in the middle of the GDC schedule.
This post fits your name but sticks would ruin the iPad 3 so its the worst idea ever.
But I don't think Apple will stay out of the gaming market for long they are enjoying apps but they do have new gaming focus on Mountain Lion coming soon.
I like both Nintendo and Apple a partnership would be a dream but like Sony/Nintendo before it this would only hurt Nintendo as Apple would run away with the hardware business and get 3rd parties to jump into iGame leaving Nintendo in its dust.
It is best NEVER to think of that monster Apple in Nintendo's Land
chances are a thousand times higher that Valve's SteamBox has an Apple Logo on it.

Sony and MS better pray Apple never re-enter gaming consoles as they have PDA to Tablet
Newton > iPhone/iPad
so PiPPen > ??? would be scary