Xiaomi's new WinPlay Engine: Play Windows Games on Your Android Tablet
Xiaomi has unveiled its latest innovation, the WinPlay Engine – a beta tool enabling near-native performance of Windows games on Android tablets. Currently exclusive to the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro, this technology boasts significant potential.
Under the Hood:
The WinPlay Engine utilizes a three-layer virtualization system, powered by Xiaomi's HyperCore kernel and leveraging the Pad 6S Pro's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. Xiaomi claims a minimal 2.9% GPU performance loss, a small price to pay for playing PC games on a tablet.
Key Features and Functionality:
- Steam Support (Potentially): While full compatibility details remain pending, the engine aims for direct access to your Steam game library.
- Bluetooth Peripheral Support: Enjoy seamless gameplay with Bluetooth keyboards, mice, and even Xbox controllers featuring haptic feedback. Local multiplayer is supported for up to four players.
- Setup Process: The current beta requires manual setup. Games must be purchased on platforms like Steam or GOG, their files copied to the tablet, and launched via the AI Treasure Box app. A true plug-and-play experience is not yet available.
Future Outlook:
Although currently limited to the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro, the prospect of playing Windows games with minimal performance degradation on an Android tablet is undeniably compelling. Further device compatibility remains unannounced.
For more details, visit [link to Xiaomi's announcement]. Stay tuned for our next article covering Crunchyroll's addition of Tengami, a captivating puzzle game inspired by Japanese folklore.
