There are many different types of game controllers available for smartphones, but among the products developed by smartphone manufacturers, there are models that deliver peak performance when paired with their own smartphones.
The Infinix controller is one such product that boasts impressive performance.
Although there are no plans to release it in Japan alongside the smartphone, its performance is certainly worth noting.
A high-performance controller featuring a touchpad
Infinix smartphones are sold in India, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
While the company offers several gaming models, the “GT NX Controller” was introduced to further enhance the gaming experience.
The unit can be used as a Bluetooth controller right as is, without separating any parts.
In addition to featuring a full set of keys necessary for gaming, it is equipped with a 33mm × 33mm high-precision glass touchpad in the upper right corner.
It supports swipe gestures and mouse mode, and can be assigned to functions such as skill aiming in MOBA games, precision aiming in FPS games, or shortcut buttons.
The buttons include the ABXY buttons, a D-pad, two analog sticks, shoulder triggers (L1/L2/R1/R2), rear expansion buttons, and the glass touchpad.
The analog sticks have passed durability tests for over 100,000 cycles, and the triggers have passed tests for over 150,000 cycles.
It features Hall-effect sensors, ensuring drift prevention and high durability.
Attach it to your smartphone to turn it into a dedicated gaming console
To attach it to a smartphone, split the unit into left and right halves and flip the center plate over so that the smartphone is held from both sides.
Weighing 219g—about the same as a smartphone—it adds up to the weight of roughly two smartphones when attached.
Each left and right controller has a built-in 730 mAh battery, reportedly enabling 22 hours of continuous gameplay.
Reviews from gamers overseas and elsewhere generally give it high marks for its actual handling, with many noting that it fits just like a dedicated portable game console.
The unit features non-slip grips for a secure hold, and contactless sensors enable smooth and precise control.
The glass touchpad on the right side allows for mouse-like precision in camera movement and aiming, compared to plastic touchpads found on competing products.
Freestyle Use: Vertical or Horizontal
Furthermore, by attaching only the left controller and holding your smartphone in portrait orientation, you can play portrait-screen games.
You can enjoy games like falling-block puzzles and vertical-scrolling action titles with a control feel just like a dedicated handheld console.
You can also use just the controller unit on its own.
The device features built-in motion sensors, such as a 6-axis gyroscope, which accurately detect arm and wrist movements.
This provides optimal control for motion-based sports games like boxing, allowing you to intuitively execute punches and evasive maneuvers.
"GT 50 Pro" Smartphone with Built-in Liquid Cooling System
Infinix also sells a smartphone overseas that’s a perfect match for this controller.
The “GT 50 Pro” features a built-in liquid cooling system.
It’s powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultimate chipset, has a 6.78-inch display, and supports a 144Hz refresh rate.
It features a built-in 6,500 mAh battery and supports 45W wired and 30W wireless charging, as well as bypass charging, which supplies power directly to the device without going through the battery.
While it offers mid-to-high-range performance, its price is lower than that of high-end models.
The sides of the device feature built-in shoulder triggers with a high-response sampling rate of 520 Hz, ensuring smooth and instantaneous response to inputs.
Furthermore, the device is equipped with a cooling system that combines a large vapor chamber with a high-thermal-conductivity graphite sheet, efficiently dissipating heat even during high-intensity gameplay to maintain stable performance over long periods.
Features a lighting effect with the liquid cooling system
The rear panel houses a liquid cooling system—the second of its kind in the industry—which powerfully dissipates heat even during high-intensity gameplay.
The liquid cooling module rapidly disperses heat around the CPU, preventing frame rate drops and overheating even during extended play sessions to maintain high performance.
It also features a cyberpunk-inspired design and supports RGB LED lighting.
The liquid cooling mechanism visible through the transparent window glows fantastically when illuminated by the lights.
For gaming at home, choose the "GT NX Station"
Infinix also offers the “GT NX Station,” a docking station for smartphones.
While the “GT NX Controller” is an accessory designed for portable gaming on the go or in your hands, the “GT NX Station” enables stationary, large-screen gaming at home or at your desk.
In addition to securely holding your smartphone in place with magnets, it features a Peltier element and a powerful cooling fan.
It also supports bypass power supply, ensuring the device doesn’t overheat even during extended sessions of high-intensity gaming.
Furthermore, the back of the dock features a total of nine ports: HDMI, Gigabit LAN (RJ45), a PD charging port, a USB Type-C port for data transfer, two USB-A ports, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a microSD card slot.
This allows you to connect a keyboard, mouse, external display, and wired LAN all at once.
By connecting a large monitor and wirelessly pairing a keyboard, mouse, and the “GT NX Controller,” you can enjoy an immersive gaming experience.
By combining three products—a gaming smartphone, a controller, and a dock—Infinix is breaking free from the limitations of smartphone gaming and expanding the world of mobile gaming into an entirely new experience that rivals full-fledged console and PC gaming.
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