Xiaomi introduced a brand new Xiaomi GamePad Elite Edition controller for gamers in April 2022. The biggest surprise is the support for the Steam platform. We know where to buy it for the best market price.
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Xiaomi GamePad Elite Edition
Game controller with gyroscope
The design leans more towards the controls from the PlayStation 5 game console. Xiaomi introduced it in an exclusively white color. The right side contains the classic buttons A, B, X, Y. The left turn the lever moving in all directions.
You will also find it in the middle part on the right side. This layout of the levers, in turn, resembles the Xbox platform. There is also a classic D-pad and other control buttons.
All buttons have been tested for at least one million presses, so they should not wear out so easily. The driver has a built-in 6-axis gyroscope sensor named Inven Sensewhich offers somatosensory control.
Designed for computers as well as smartphones
And now for compatibility. Xiaomi GamePad Elite Edition supports both Windows and gaming platforms Steam. You can connect it to your computer either via Bluetooth 5.0 or via the supplied USB receiver.
But you can also connect it to smart TVs and your Android smartphone and tablet. The package also includes a holder in which you put a smartphone, for the most comfortable playing games.
It is a wireless controller, but Xiaomi does not mention its endurance anywhere. The positive is that you can charge it through modern USB-C connectorwhich will definitely please.
Price and availability
The price of the Xiaomi GamePad Elite Edition driver is set at 399 yuanwhich is about 58 EUR. The crowdfunding campaign began on April 27, at which time the price of the driver is hovering 329 yuan, What is 47 EUR.
Although the product has so far been introduced only for the domestic Chinese market, we assume that well-known international retailers, such as our partner Banggood, will soon include this gamepad in their offer. As soon as this happens, we will definitely inform you and provide you with an interesting coupon.
How do you like this game controller? Did he impress you with his design and functions? Would you welcome him to the global market? Let us know below in the comment below the article. Follow XiaomiPlanet, subscribe to the newsletter and join our group on Facebookwhere we form an active Xiaomi community.
Hello,
any resources? I always found mentions of it only in quite dubious places.
Hello, resources for what? It can't be bought anywhere yet, even in China, only a crowdfunding event is taking place so far. Here is the official Chinese website in the mentioned event. It is not to be shipped in China until May. https://m.mi.com/crowdfunding/proddetail/1000437
Well, ordered. So we'll see if and how it comes.
Arrived 16.3. Info emails went, tracking No. it worked, nothing was charged. But I will know how it works in May. It is indeed a gift.