BMW Partners With AirConsole to Bring Casual Gaming Into Vehicles in 2023

The BMW Group and AirConsole have announced a partnership which will bring casual gaming into new BMW vehicles, starting in 2023. AirConsole's gaming platform fits with the BMW Curved Display and offers a large and diverse catalogue of games.

The games are run directly inside the vehicle entertainment system.

The AirConsole technology enables games to be instantly delivered over-the-air (OTA). AirConsole offers over 180 games to its users.

Players only need a smartphone, which serves as the game controller, and the BMW Curved Display. The connection between the smartphone and the vehicle is established by scanning a QR code in the vehicle. 

The BMW Group chose AirConsole as a partner via the BMW Startup Garage program. 

Stephan Durach, Senior Vice President BMW Group Connected Company Development, says: “With AirConsole we will leverage innovative technologies combined with a broad variety of fun and multiplayer games. This will make every waiting situation inside the vehicle, such as charging, an enjoyable moment.”

Anthony Cliquot, CEO of N-Dream, the company behind the AirConsole brand, adds: “We are extremely proud to spearhead gaming inside vehicles with BMW and are excited to create new games for in-car entertainment. Our ingenious architecture coupled with the ease of access of our platform will change the way people get entertained in their vehicles.”

The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.