The Red Magic 11 Golden Saga Edition features the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, Adreno 840 GPU, 24 GB LPDDR5T RAM, and up to 1 TB UFS 4.1 Pro storage for high-performance gaming.
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 powers the RedMagic 11 Pro Golden Saga Edition, which can run high-profile PC games through emulation on Android. In a demonstration, it achieved playable framerates in games like Cyberpunk 2077, Ghost of Tsushima, Grand Theft Auto V, Project Cars 2, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Resident Evil Requiem. The device features a 6.85-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate, a resolution of 2688x1216, 24GB of LPDDR5T memory, and 1TB of UFS 4.1 Pro storage. It includes a dedicated gaming chip, the RedCore R4, and a liquid cooling system with an active fan. Users can choose from performance modes such as Eco, Balanced, Rise, and Diablo, with the Rise mode providing a balance of performance and efficiency. During testing, Red Dead Redemption 2 averaged framerates in the high 40s, reaching nearly 60 FPS, while Resident Evil Requiem exceeded 90 FPS in some areas. Grand Theft Auto V reached up to 100 FPS indoors and over 60 FPS in the open world.
The Red Magic 11 Pro smartphone showed smooth performance in indoor areas of Resident Evil Requiem, reaching 60-70 FPS and even up to 100 FPS in enclosed spaces. However, outdoor sections with more action and detail dropped to 40-45 FPS. The device's 16 GB of RAM was crucial for running modern PC titles through emulation. The Red Magic 11 Pro is not a replacement for handheld PCs but highlights advancements in ARM-based devices and potential for future gaming platforms.
The Lenovo Legion Y9 (2025 model) combines high-end hardware, including the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and 16GB of RAM, with the Lenovo G9 controller to deliver a versatile Android-based handheld gaming experience.
The streets of Night City were too "hot" for mobile gaming as a blogger demonstrated running Cyberpunk 2077 on a smartphone, reaching temperatures up to 100°C due to thermal limitations.
YouTube's ETA Prime demonstrated that the PC version of Cyberpunk 2077 can run on a smartphone, achieving 30 to 40 FPS through emulation. This was made possible by the Red Magic 11 Pro, a powerful Android smartphone with an internal liquid cooling system and active cooling fan, paired with GameSir's GameHub platform. Valve has supported PC emulation for Android, enhancing GameHub's capabilities with its Proton compatibility layer. As smartphone processors advance, the potential for AAA PC gaming on mobile devices is increasing, with future possibilities of running Cyberpunk 2077 at frame rates near 60 FPS, assuming AI silicon demand does not impede progress.
The Asus G1000 gaming PC features a unique design with holographic 'fans,' a hood scoop for cooling, and a thick side panel. It is equipped with an Asus Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and 2TB of SSD storage. The cooling system includes a 420mm AIO liquid cooler, a 140mm fan at the base, front-mounted fans, and an exhaust fan at the rear. The holographic 'fans' consist of spinning light strips with 680 LEDs, creating a lighting effect rather than circulating air. The design includes two smaller holographic displays and a larger side panel display, all within a hinged glass panel. The current version is a prototype with no confirmed release date or pricing.
Walmart is offering the iBuypower Element Pro gaming PC with an AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU for ,449, which includes free delivery. This price is lower than the Black Friday price for the same configuration. The PC features an AMD Ryzen 9 7900X CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB M.2 SSD, along with a 360mm liquid cooling system and an 850W power supply. The Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU received a perfect 10/10 score from IGN and is priced at 0 less than the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, outperforming it in gaming tests. The RX 9070 XT is recommended for playing demanding games in 4K at 60fps or higher.
In The Outer Worlds 2, players explore various planets, each with unique landscapes and challenges, while making choices that affect their relationships with factions. The map evolves as players progress, revealing new planets with each mission. The current planets include:
- Eden: A vibrant moon with an Earth-like atmosphere, serving as the starting point.
- Dorado: A desert planet accessed after the 'The Saboteur of Paradise' quest, known for its rugged terrain and resource deposits.
- The ACS Undisputed Claim: A central trade hub featuring Auntie's Choice and a bustling commercial atmosphere.
- Free Market Station: A location run by the Sub Rosa faction, offering stolen goods.
- Cloister: An icy planet unlocked after the 'Fiends in High Places' mission, home to a supercomputer called the Archive.
- Praetor: A treacherous planet with electrical storms and nocturnal predators, presenting significant challenges for players.
Maingear has launched the Doom gaming PC special edition range, featuring the HAVN HS 420 Doom The Dark Ages Limited Edition case with a vibrant green and red color scheme and runic lettering. The system includes a Tryx Panorama SE 360 AIO cooler that displays original Doom gameplay, a custom graphics card support bracket with the Doom logo, red-sleeved PSU cables, and ambient crimson lighting. The Doom Edition offers tiered models named after game difficulty levels: Hurt Me Plenty, Ultra Violence, and Nightmare!, with prices starting at ,999 for the entry-level model and going up to ,999 for the top-tier model. Each model features AMD Ryzen X3D CPUs, Nvidia GPUs, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB SSD. Only 50 units are available at launch.
