A new gaming controller under Xiaomi’s Redmi brand might launch soon. Bao Xiao Li, product manager for Xiaomi’s camera division, released the first video of the controller in action. The brief demo shows the controller paired with an upcoming Redmi K Pad tablet running Black Myth: Wukong via cloud gaming.
The video confirms a few things. First, the controller has its own dedicated settings interface, likely an app, where users can tweak mapping modes, joystick sensitivity, trigger response, vibration levels, lighting effects, and button assignments. There’s also support for firmware updates and a factory reset, along with a section for testing individual buttons.
Modular design, but likely wireless only
Design-wise, the gaming controller operates in both combined and split modes. The left and right sections of the controller appear to be detachable and can display their battery status independently.
There is no visible USB port on the unit shown in the video. Its absence suggests that Bluetooth is likely the sole method of connection, ruling out wired gameplay support for now.
The controller had previously been teased during the “Lu Weibing Live Chatting about Xiaomi New Products” event on June 18. At the time, Xiaomi confirmed a few additional features.
The Redmi gaming controller comes in a white-and-gray color scheme, uses a split design with retractable upper and lower bayonets, and is compatible with both smartphones and tablets. Once assembled into a unified form, it can also connect to Xbox consoles, though details about that compatibility weren’t expanded on.
Xiaomi hasn’t provided a release date or price yet, even for the Redmi K Pad. It’s safe to assume that the controller will be launched alongside the tablet.
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