Revolutionizing Mobile Gaming
The notion of experiencing Cyberpunk 2077 on a smartphone was once deemed far-fetched when the game debuted in 2020. However, the landscape of mobile gaming has transformed dramatically over the past six years, and what was once a dream is now a tangible reality. YouTube’s ETA Prime, a specialist in handheld and small form factor devices, has successfully demonstrated the capability of running the PC version of Cyberpunk 2077 on a smartphone, achieving an impressive frame rate of 30 to 40 FPS through emulation.
At the heart of this achievement lies the Red Magic 11 Pro, recognized as one of the most powerful Android smartphones available today. This device, paired with GameSir’s GameHub platform, enables the emulation of the PC version of Cyberpunk 2077 on Android devices. What sets the Red Magic 11 Pro apart is its innovative internal liquid cooling system and active cooling fan, designed to maintain optimal performance of its Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset during extended gaming sessions.
Valve’s involvement in the realm of PC emulation for Android has played a pivotal role in making the emulation of AAA games feasible. The company has been instrumental in supporting various PC emulators for Android, with GameHub utilizing Valve’s Proton compatibility layer to enhance its emulation capabilities. As smartphone processors continue to evolve and increase in speed, the potential for AAA PC gaming on mobile devices is expanding, driven not only by code optimization but also by advancements in hardware.
If this trend continues, it is conceivable that in just a few years, smartphones could run Cyberpunk 2077 at frame rates approaching 60 FPS with ease—provided that the demand for silicon from AI applications does not hinder this progress.
