The US company Qualcomm is to work on a portable console in the style of the successful Nintendo Switch . The Switch clone is said to run on Android 12 and cost around $ 300.

As reported by Android Police, should Qualcomm, which is especially known for its smartphone SoCs (system-on-a-chip), is trying a switch alternative. The device should run with a Snapdragon processor from our own production and the latest operating system Android 12.

Qualcomm wants to increase demand for its own SoCs

It is planned that Qualcomm will bring the console to the market primarily through mobile operators. Recently, the processor manufacturer had repeatedly presented reference designs for new products, including an AR headset or the Snapdragon Sound technology collection.

The strategy Behind this it is clear: Qualcomm wants to create demand for its products beyond the smartphone. A portable gaming console fits particularly well and would ultimately mean hardly any development work worth mentioning for Qualcomm – especially not if Android is the basis.

Orienting oneself to the Nintendo Switch also means copying a recipe for success. The portable console from the Japanese manufacturer continues to sell well. A successor is eagerly awaited.

Qualcomm’s switch clone should be technically state-of-the-art

The colleagues from Android Police want to have seen pictures of the console, but cannot publish them. If you believe their information, the Qualcomm console will look very similar to the Switch. They should even have the Joycon controllers on the side, but look more like an oversized smartphone.

The output of the internal 6.6-inch Displays should be able to be redirected to a television or other external monitor. In terms of wireless technologies, Wi-Fi 6 and 5G should be expected. The device is expected to hit the market in the first quarter of 2022. Allegedly a direct sale to end customers is being considered.

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