Qualcomm is reportedly working on a Nintendo Switch-like game console for Android games.
Qualcomm is reportedly developing its own gaming console powered by one of the company’s Snapdragon chipsets, running the upcoming Android 12, and have detachable controllers much like the Nintendo Switch. And, according to the report by Android Police, this “Qualcomm console” as they call it could launch as soon as Q1 2022. The supposed console would conceivably play any Android-compatible game, making it a sort of middleground between the Switch’s on-the-go appeal and phones with features especially for mobile gaming, like the Asus ROG 5 with its Joy Con-like Kunai gamepad. But unlike the Asus ROG, Qualcomm’s console would be a console first, with controllers natively attaching to its sides and a thicker, bulkier body than a typical thin smartphone to deliver better thermal performance and faster processor speed. In addition to the Qualcomm processor, it will reportedly have a microSD slot for expandable storage and a 6,000mAh battery with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge tech, sources told Android Police, as well as a display-out functionality to play on a TV or monitor much like the Switch, though it’s unclear what kind of ports it’ll have.
