Qualcomm unveiled its subsequent era of processors for gaming handhelds on the Recreation Builders Convention (GDC) on Monday. Happily, it isn't all simply dry specs; the chip-maker additionally previewed a few of its companions' transportable consoles that the brand new silicon will energy. These embody new fashions from Ayaneo, OneXSugar and Retroid Pocket.
Snapdragon chips
The Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 (the flagship processor) has 30 % sooner CPU efficiency and 28 % sooner graphics than its Gen 2 predecessor. The brand new silicon helps as much as QHD+ 144Hz shows, Unreal Engine 5's Lumen lighting tech and Wi-Fi 7.
In the meantime, the Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 stands out as the mid-range choice, nevertheless it has the largest efficiency leap of the trio: 2.3 instances sooner CPU and three.8 instances sooner GPU speeds than the G2 Gen 1. It, too, helps as much as 144Hz on QHD+ shows.
Lastly, the G1 Gen 2 is the entry-level processor — not one thing you'd need in a hardcore transportable however excellent for strictly cloud-streaming (units just like the Logitech G Cloud) or emulation handhelds. It helps as much as 120Hz on FHD+ screens.
Upcoming handhelds
Now for the enjoyable half: Qualcomm's {hardware} companions are teasing upcoming units powered by the brand new silicon. Then again, we don't but have pricing information or agency delivery dates for any of those fashions.
Ayaneo's Pocket S2 makes use of the high-end chip (G3 Gen 3) and has a 6.3-inch, 2K "ultra-clear" show. It has a better battery capability than the Pocket S and a greater cooling system. You received't have to attend lengthy for this one as a result of it arrives this month.
The OneXSugar Sugar 1 is a dual-screen (Nintendo DS-style) foldable console. However it additionally transforms: You may detach its smaller display and (from the appears of it) reattach the controller to the bigger show for a extra Swap-like type issue. It's an fascinating setup, to say the least. Will probably be out there for pre-order in Might also runs the high-end Qualcomm processor.
In the meantime, the Ayaneo Gaming Pad can even run on the flagship Snapdragon G3 Gen silicon. This machine appears like an iPad mini with controllers gripped onto either side and has an 8.3-inch LCD with 2K decision at 120Hz. It additionally consists of an "esports-grade turbo fan" and a "high-capacity battery." It launches in Could.
Lastly, the Retroid Pocket PR Traditional makes use of the G1 Gen 2 silicon. This Recreation Boy-esque retro emulation transportable has a 1080 x 1240 AMOLED display (as much as 500 nits brightness), 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, a 5,000mAh battery and lively cooling. You may pre-order it this month.
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