Earlier this month, Chinese smartphone maker, Oppo launched its latest flagship smartphone in its home country. Dubbed the Oppo Reno Ace, its highlighting features include 65W fast charging support, Snapdragon 855+ chipset and a 90 Hz 6.5 inch AMOLED display.
In addition to the standard device, the company also lifted covers off its “Gundam Edition” variant and Unicorn Gamepad C1, both of which will be available for purchase starting 11th November. However, their reservations have already started. The Chinese manufacturer has now registered the required trademark in Europe and the UK for these devices which suggests they will soon launch in these regions.
The Gamepad C1 Unicorn makes use of Bluetooth 5.0 to connect to the smartphone. As the images exhibit, it features a four-way joystick, four circular buttons and two shoulder buttons. The gaming accessory has an extendable design and it is capable of accommodating smartphones ranging between 110 and 160 mm in length.
The Gamepad C1 Unicorn from Oppo has a textured region for holding the phone which will prevent the device’s glass back from getting scratched. Another highlighting feature of the gamepad is it built-in 4D linear vibration motor which will provide for an immersive gaming experience by giving haptic feedback.
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The controller, at the time of launch, will only be compatible with the Oppo Reno Ace but more Oppo models will be added in the future. Surprisingly, it also supports iOS 10 or higher, therefore, iPhone owners can also experience a similar gaming experience. The compatibility for Android devices except for Oppo will also be extended soon.
The Gamepad C1 Unicorn supports has quick charge mode, due to which, 5 minutes of charging can provide upto 3 hours of gaming time. To fully replenish the built-in battery, it will take 3 hours with 40 hours of playtime. As previously mentioned, it will be available for purchase starting 11 November at a price of Yuan 300.
