OnePlus simply turned its subsequent cellphone into an Android gaming handheld

OnePlus has formally confirmed that the upcoming Ace 6 Ultra isn’t only a gaming smartphone, however the gadget may rework right into a gaming handheld.

Ahead of its April 28 launch, the corporate has now shared particulars and pictures of how the Ace 6 Ultra works with its attachable gamepad.

The cellphone slots straight into the brand new controller, successfully turning it right into a handheld console-style gadget fairly than relying solely on touchscreen inputs.

OnePlus is pitching an ergonomic grip that mimics the texture of a conventional handheld console. The controller contains customizable button mapping and 4 bodily buttons, permitting gamers to maneuver past primary two-thumb controls into extra complicated, multi-finger inputs.

Performance is one other space the place OnePlus is making huge claims. The firm’s controller makes use of micro-mechanical switches with a 1000Hz polling charge and a 1.8ms response time.

The photos shared by the corporate additionally level to a removable magnetic cooling fan designed to assist with warmth dissipation throughout prolonged gaming classes. There’s additionally a built-in gaming antenna for stronger sign reception and a bottom-placed USB-C port so you may hold charging whereas enjoying.

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra specs

Backing up the controller is a few severe {hardware} on the cellphone itself. The Ace 6 Ultra is anticipated to function a 6.78-inch 1.5K flat show with a 165Hz refresh charge, a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chip, a large 8600mAh dual-cell battery, and 100W quick charging.

Well, what OnePlus is displaying right here isn’t a standalone handheld within the conventional sense, however a smartphone that docks right into a devoted controller.

While a beforehand leaked picture of the so-called OnePlus gaming handheld (see above) was pretty sketchy, it confirmed a really completely different gadget in comparison with this phone-controller combo OnePlus is launching.

It’s potential {that a} standalone OnePlus gaming handheld remains to be within the works, although there’s no concrete proof to substantiate that proper now.