Qualcomm 'working' on Android gaming console like Nintendo Switch

Qualcomm is reportedly working on an Android-powered, handheld gaming console similar to the popular Nintendo Switch. The gaming device is likely to include a large 6000mAh battery, equipped with the company's Quick Charge technology. This is not all, the device is said to have detachable controllers on each side.

San Francisco: As per a report by Android Police citing sources, the Qualcomm device will have detachable controllers like the Joycons on Nintendo's handheld console.

• Qualcomm is said to be targeting a price of around $300 for its gaming console.
• The gaming device is likely to include a large 6000mAh battery, equipped with the company's Quick Charge technology.
• Qualcomm is using a "premium supplier in the controller space to design and manufacture the gamepads."
• In addition, the Qualcomm device is said to have detachable controllers on each side.
• These controllers are said to be designed and manufactured by a big name in the controller industry. More specifically, it will likely be running a custom version of Android 12.
• Like the Nintendo Switch, Qualcomm's portable may support display-out capabilities to play on an external TV or monitor.

Nintendo Switch was the best-selling hardware platform in units and dollars for both December and 2020 year in the US.

Annual dollar sales of Switch hardware were the second-highest for a platform in US history.

Half of the top 20 best-selling games of December were published by Nintendo.

(Inputs from IANS)