OnePlus Set to Launch Innovative Portable Console with Touch Controls for Enhanced Gaming Experience
Handheld consoles are becoming increasingly popular, and OnePlus is likely preparing to join the trend and release its own gadget. However, as the insider assures, the Chinese company does not want to repeat others' ideas but plans to present its own take on game controls.
What's known
According to the reputable insider Digital Chat Station, "one of the smartphone manufacturers" is preparing to release its own handheld gaming console based on Android. He did not directly mention the company's name, but from the context, it is clear that it is about OnePlus.
The main feature of the future device is the rethinking of controls. Unlike traditional handheld consoles with physical buttons and sticks, the novelty supposedly focuses on touch interaction. Improved touch accuracy, higher responsiveness, and optimization for multitouch are expected, which is especially important for dynamic games, particularly first-person shooters.
The device may receive advanced system optimization, flagship performance, and a screen with a high refresh rate, which should ensure a smooth gaming experience.
Interestingly, the concept of the device differs from familiar solutions on the market. Instead of simply adding controllers to a smartphone or creating a classic console, OnePlus may try to combine the advantages of both approaches.
At the moment, details about the specifications, design, and release dates remain unknown. However, the very fact of developing such a device shows that smartphone manufacturers are actively seeking new growth directions, including in the gaming hardware market.
Auto-translation of the message by Digital Chat Station. Source: Weibo
Source: Gizmochina
