PC Games Streaming to Android: Xiaomi WinPlay Engine Emerges

Xiaomi's new WinPlay Engine: Play Windows games on your Android tablet!

Xiaomi has unveiled its innovative WinPlay Engine, enabling local Windows game play on Android tablets with minimal performance impact. Currently in beta, it's exclusive to the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro.

This impressive technology utilizes a three-layer virtualization system powered by Xiaomi's HyperCore kernel, allowing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-equipped Pad 6S Pro to run Windows games. Xiaomi claims a negligible 2.9% GPU performance loss.

Key Features:

• Near-Native Performance: Experience Windows games on your tablet with minimal performance compromise.
• Steam Support (Potentially): Access your existing Steam library, though full compatibility details are pending.
• Bluetooth Peripheral Support: Enjoy seamless gameplay with keyboards, mice, and even Xbox controllers featuring vibration feedback.
• Local Multiplayer: Engage in local multiplayer sessions with up to four players.

Setup:

While promising, the setup isn't entirely plug-and-play (being in beta). You'll need to purchase games from platforms like Steam or GOG, manually transfer the game files to your tablet, and launch them via the AI Treasure Box app.

Future Outlook:

Currently limited to the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro, the WinPlay Engine's future rollout to other devices remains unannounced. However, the prospect of playing Windows games with near-native performance on an Android tablet is undeniably exciting.

Learn more about the WinPlay Engine here. Next, check out our article on Crunchyroll's addition of Tengami, a captivating puzzle game inspired by Japanese folklore and presented in a unique pop-up book style.