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Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 Gaming Platform For A New Generation Of Specialized Gaming Devices (3 Photos)


Qualcomm and Razer Unveil 1st Gen Snapdragon G3x SDK

The main thing
• Performance of the Snapdragon® G3x platformGen 1 and a full arsenal of Snapdragon Elite Gaming ™ technologies let you run all Android games, enjoy content from cloud gaming libraries, stream games from your home PC or console, and enjoy your favorite Android apps.

• Razer, the global leader in gaming hardware, has released the first generation Snapdragon G3x Platform Portable Development Kit, available today.

HAWAII, December 1, 2021- Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. unveiled the dedicated gaming platform Snapdragon® G3x Gen 1, which is the best option for gamers, no matter what game they prefer. The platform's cutting-edge performance lets you run all Android games, enjoy cloud gaming library content, stream games from your home PC or console, and relax with your favorite Android apps. Harnessing the full arsenal of Snapdragon Elite Gaming ™ technologies to create premium gaming products, the new platform offers an immersive mobile gaming experience.


The Snapdragon G3x Platform brings next-gen gaming today. Main characteristics:

• Qualcomm® Adreno ™ GPU is responsible for ultra-smooth motion at 144 frames per second and 10-bit color in HDR format with a billion shades.

• Powerful connectivity providesQualcomm® FastConnect ™ 6900 module with Wi-Fi 6 and 6E support and low latency at high upload and download speeds. Stream bandwidth-hungry games from services such as Xbox Cloud Gaming or Steam Remote Play and fade-free cloud gaming on 5G mmWave and sub-6 bands.

• Snapdragon Sound ™ technology is optimized for quality, latency and reliability to ensure that gamers can detect enemies and convey all the surrounding sounds.

• Supported by AKSys, precise controller mapping and the ability to use built-in controllers for various games are provided.

• Your Snapdragon G3x device canconnect XR headsets (USB-C interface) and external screens. It is also possible to use the device as an additional controller (companion controller) for a 4K TV.


Development kit
To demonstrate the capabilities of the Qualcomm platformTechnologies partnered with Razer to create the first Snapdragon G3x Handheld Gaming Developer Kit exclusively for developers and available today. Razer, the world leader in gaming hardware, has created one of the world's largest gaming ecosystems, bringing together software, hardware and services.

“The partnership with Qualcomm Technologies is extremelyis promising, and we support the emergence of the company's advanced technology in the global gaming market, ”said Min-Liang Tan, co-founder and CEO of Razer. "New innovations from Qualcomm Technologies and Razer are taking the quality and fidelity of portable games to the next level and transforming the experience."

So that developers can experience all the benefitshigh-quality graphics and ubiquitous connectivity along with impeccable performance, a dedicated kit was developed based on the Snapdragon G3x platform.

• OLED-screen 6.65 inches, Full HD + resolution, 10-bit HDR, 120 Hz, more than a billion colors.
• Outstanding continuous performance ensures long playtime in the most demanding games.
• High-quality streaming tools: 5MP / 1080p60 webcam and two microphones with which players can broadcast themselves in the game and themselves and the games of their audience.
• 5G mmWave and sub-6 connectivity and Wi-Fi 6E support provide the fastest speeds, lowest latencies, the fastest download and upload speeds and the most reliable connectivity.
• Ergonomic, balanced comfortablethe design does not allow you to get tired even during long games. Built-in controller binding technology from AKSys provides positioning accuracy and the ability to use the built-in controllers for a variety of games.
• 4 speakers deliver fantastic audio performance, and when paired with Snapdragon Sound headphones deliver lag-free, fade-free wireless audio.