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Gaming on Android tablets is about to get a major boost, as Xiaomi has unveiled its new WinPlay Engine, a system designed to run Windows PC games directly on its Android devices. Xiaomi has yet to provide a definitive list of supported titles, but early tests indicate that many games run smoothly. To test the waters, Xiaomi is currently recruiting beta testers for WinPlay, but there’s a catch—the program is exclusive to China and limited to owners of the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4. A glimpse into the system’s performance was shared by Zhang Guoquan, Director of Xiaomi Mobile System Software Department. The game appears to be working seamlessly with an Xbox controller, and Xiaomi has confirmed that keyboard and mouse support are also included, making the experience even more PC-like. https://youtu.be/hW2gD_xuoqs While WinPlay is currently being tested on tablets, Xiaomi has yet to announce whether it will extend support to smartphones. However, Xiaomi has not confirmed any equivalent features for phones, so for now, the focus remains on tablets. If Xiaomi succeeds in making WinPlay a viable alternative to cloud gaming and traditional PC setups, it could significantly impact the gaming industry, particularly for those who prefer mobile devices but still want access to their Windows game library. Read more in our articles including "Xiaomi's WinPlay Engine Aims to Bring Windows Gaming to Android Tablets with Minimal Performance Loss" and "Tencent to acquire Xiaomi’s Black Shark for USD 470M, says report".