# Takeshi and Hiroshi

> 2019 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q119948362](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q119948362)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/takeshi-and-hiroshi

## Summary
Takeshi and Hiroshi is a video game first released in 2019. It is available across multiple platforms, including the Nintendo Switch and the full suite of Apple operating systems (iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and macOS). The title was initially published on iOS on November 8, 2019, before arriving on the Nintendo Switch in August 2020.

## Key Facts
- **Entity Type:** Video game.
- **Alternate Title:** Takeshi & Hiroshi.
- **Initial Release Date:** November 8, 2019 (iOS).
- **Nintendo Switch Release Date:** August 18, 2020.
- **Platforms:** Nintendo Switch, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and macOS.
- **Apple Arcade ID:** 7VXXmyN8Jq.
- **Distributor:** Nintendo eShop (for the Switch version).
- **iOS/tvOS App Store ID:** 1471596310.
- **macOS App Store ID:** 1474648254.

## FAQs
### Q: What platforms can I play Takeshi and Hiroshi on?
A: The game is available on the Nintendo Switch and Apple platforms. Specifically, it runs on iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and macOS.

### Q: When was Takeshi and Hiroshi released?
A: The game was first released for iOS on November 8, 2019. It was later released for the Nintendo Switch on August 18, 2020.

### Q: Is Takeshi and Hiroshi available on Apple Arcade?
A: Yes, the game is associated with Apple Arcade, identified by the Arcade Hub ID 7VXXmyN8Jq.

## Why It Matters
Takeshi and Hiroshi represents a cross-platform collaboration between mobile and console ecosystems. Its release strategy highlights a growing trend of titles launching first on the Apple ecosystem via Apple Arcade before expanding to dedicated gaming hardware like the Nintendo Switch. By supporting a wide range of Apple devices—from iPhones and iPads to Apple TV and Mac computers—the game ensures broad accessibility for users within the Apple ecosystem, while its distribution via the Nintendo eShop captures the traditional handheld gaming market. This dual distribution strategy allows the title to leverage the casual, subscription-based audience of mobile platforms as well as the dedicated player base of the Switch.

## Notable For
- **Cross-Platform Availability:** The game supports a comprehensive range of operating systems, covering both mobile (iOS/iPadOS), desktop (macOS), and TV interfaces (tvOS) alongside the Nintendo Switch.
- **Apple Arcade Integration:** The game utilizes Apple's subscription gaming service, as evidenced by its specific Arcade Hub ID.
- **Dual Retail Presence:** It is distributed digitally through both the Apple App Store and the Nintendo eShop.
- **Staggered Launch:** The title had a distinct launch window separation, debuting on mobile in late 2019 and arriving on consoles roughly nine months later in mid-2020.

## Body
### Release and Distribution
Takeshi and Hiroshi was first published on November 8, 2019, for iOS devices. It subsequently launched on the Nintendo Switch platform on August 18, 2020. The game is digitally distributed, notably appearing on the Nintendo eShop under the ID `takeshi-and-hiroshi-switch`.

### Platform Ecosystems
The game is designed to operate across Apple's operating system ecosystem, requiring macOS, iOS, tvOS, or iPadOS. Specific application identifiers exist for different hardware configurations:
- **iOS/iPadOS/tvOS:** App Store ID `1471596310`
- **macOS:** App Store ID `1474648254`

The title is also integrated into Apple Arcade, bearing the hub ID `7VXXmyN8Jq`.

### External Identifiers
The video game is tracked by several industry databases:
- **GameSpot ID:** `takeshi-and-hiroshi`
- **VGList Video Game ID:** `54491`
- **Gamesmeter Game ID:** `21154`
- **Senscritique Work ID:** `42814721`
- **Gamerprofiles Game ID:** `jxDlX`

## References

1. Nintendo Game Store
2. GameSpot
3. Q124398839
4. GamesMeter.nl