Reasons for concern
In a recent interview with The Memory Core newsletter, GameSir revealed that the main reason behind the release of its Windows emulation tool was to boost sales of its controllers. Interestingly, the Android version of GameHub, which was sideloaded on 5 million devices before its official Google Play launch, does not require the use of GameSir controllers.
Credit: GameSir
However, GameHub on Android has come under fire for including invasive trackers, although these have since been removed in a community-built Lite version. A GameSir representative explained that this practice is common in the Chinese market, where user tracking is less of a concern.
Addressing concerns about reusing open source compatibility code, the representative stated that GameSir’s Windows emulator was developed internally by the core engineering team. They emphasized that the emulator uses its own compatibility layer, including technologies like syscall hooks and GameScopeVK, rather than modifying Wine’s core code. Despite this, the representative acknowledged that GameFusion does reference and use UI components from Winlator, an open source Windows emulation tool for Android, for ecosystem compatibility.
Given the compatibility issues and the controversy surrounding GameHub, it is unlikely that the Mac version will revolutionize gaming for Apple users. Nevertheless, MacBook owners will appreciate having another option to play Windows games without the need for a Windows installation.
