Only one Porsche model will get the tech initially
The number of new in-vehicle technologies that have little or nothing to do with actual driving keeps increasing. Besides the driver-assistance tech that’s taking over a host of everyday driving duties, automakers are also investing more heavily in in-car gaming. The latest automaker to do so is Porsche, which is set to introduce in-car gaming in collaboration with Swiss startup, AirConsole. It’s the latest German brand to join forces with the gaming company, after BMW and Audi.
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Pass The Time While Parking Or Charging
As with other AirConsole setups, the driver can only join in on the gaming fun when the vehicle is parked, for obvious safety reasons. At least, that’s until Porsche introduces a Level 3 driving system of its own, but there’s no sign of that being a priority for the driver-focused manufacturer.
Passengers can continue gaming while the vehicle is in motion, using the front passenger display equipped to some Porsche models. Perhaps the Porsche-AirConsole collab was in the works for some time, as Porsche began introducing an optional passenger-side display screen in several models over the last year or two, including the latest Cayenne. The passenger-side screen isn’t visible to drivers when the car is in motion, so won’t distract them.
AirConsole integrates easily by downloading the app from the Porsche App Center, which is available on vehicles with the Porsche Connect package. A passenger only needs to scan a QR code with their smartphone, which then turns into a controller—no extra hardware is required, and up to five people can play together.
Gaming titles are chosen specifically for their suitability for the in-car environment, which genres like racing, party, trivia, and sports. Popular titles include Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and UNO Car Party.
Availability Starts With New Macan
The AirConsole app will be available on the new Porsche Macan at the end of this year, but it’s expected to expand across the Porsche lineup. Presumably, this is the second-generation, all-electric Macan EV, as that's the model depicted in the images here.
EVs and gaming tech go together well, so we anticipate AirConsole finding its way into the Taycan lineup soon too. By the time Porsche’s all-new gas-powered crossover arrives in 2028, most, if not all, Porsches could have AirConsole access.
“Our collaboration with Porsche is a powerful signal of how quickly AirConsole is scaling in the automotive industry,” said Anthony Cliquot, CEO of AirConsole. “In just two years since launching our in-car platform, we’ve partnered with some of the world’s most respected car brands, now including Porsche. This momentum confirms that gaming has a meaningful place in the future of mobility, and we’re proud to be leading that evolution.”
Porsche and AirConsole will provide more details about the new partnership at the IAA Motor Show in Munich on September 10.
This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Aug 28, 2025, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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