Intel and Tencent Games have teamed up to create the Sunday Dragon 3D One, a portable console designed to explore the possibilities of glasses-free 3D technology in gaming. Drawing comparisons to innovations like the Nintendo 3DS, the device aims to push the boundaries of immersive gameplay.
Key Features
- Processor: The console is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V “Lunar Lake” processor, the same CPU featured in the MSI Claw 8 AI+.
- Memory and Storage: Equipped with 32 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1 TB of storage.
- Design: Includes detachable controllers, reminiscent of the Nintendo Switch and Lenovo Legion GO.
- Display: An 11-inch screen with a real-time eye sensor and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The display uses advanced image interlacing algorithms to deliver 3D visuals without special glasses.
Game Optimization
Tencent Games has already optimized several PC titles to support the console’s 3D capabilities, including Arena Breakout: Infinite, Path of Exile, and Blade & Soul. However, it’s unclear if future game support will rely on Tencent or individual studios providing updates.
Thanks to the Intel Core Ultra “Lunar Lake” CPU, which prioritizes energy efficiency, the Sunday Dragon 3D One is expected to consume less power compared to other portable consoles. This efficiency could translate to longer battery life, even while running demanding PC games.
Tencent Games and Intel bring no news
While Tencent Games claims the Sunday Dragon 3D One is the first portable console to feature glasses-free 3D effects, the gaming industry has seen similar innovations before.
For instance, the Nintendo 3DS, which debuted over a decade ago, already brought glasses-free 3D gaming to handheld consoles. Additionally, the Nubia 3D Pad line used an AI-powered neural network to convert 2D images into 3D, offering a comparable experience.
It’s possible that Tencent Games and Intel are leveraging similar technology for the Sunday Dragon 3D One, though they haven’t shared specifics on how the 3D functionality works.
As of now, there’s no word on the release date or pricing for this upcoming device.
