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 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.
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.
A YouTuber named Smilly is playing Minecraft using a printer as their display, resulting in a high-contrast, chaotic representation of the game. The printer's refresh rate is approximately 0.5 frames per second, making it difficult for Smilly to see the gameplay, leading to frustration. Despite the challenges, Smilly adapts to the black-and-white visuals, although navigating the game remains difficult. This unconventional use of technology reflects a trend in the gaming community where players experiment with unusual devices, showcasing creativity and humor.
The Thermaltake Minecube 360 Ultra ARGB Sync CPU cooler is an all-in-one liquid cooler featuring four LCD displays arranged in a cube design. Each display measures 3.95 inches square with a resolution of 720 x 720, and the cooler supports various image and video formats through its TT LCD Screen Software. Users can customize visuals and monitor system information like memory usage and CPU temperature. The cooler has a copper base, a 27mm thick radiator, and three 120mm Swafan EX ARGB Sync fans. It is priced at 9, making it one of the more expensive coolers on the market.
