Infinix launched the Infinix GT NX Controller and GT NX Station on Friday, introducing a modular physical game controller and a cooled docking hub designed for mobile devices.
Key points
- Infinix launched the GT NX Controller alongside the GT NX Station expansion dock.
- The controller features a dedicated touchpad designed for first-person shooter aiming accuracy.
- A three-chip internal system powers low-latency inputs across the controller handles.
- The GT NX Station incorporates thermoelectric cooling and nine connectivity ports for desktop play.
The peripheral pair marks an effort by the smartphone manufacturer to expand its ecosystem beyond handsets. By combining handheld inputs with desktop docking options, the hardware targets players seeking physical controls and external display connectivity for mobile titles.
Touchpad Controls and Controller Architecture
The Infinix GT NX Controller integrates a dedicated input system that includes physical thumbsticks, standard action buttons, and what the company terms a Pixel-Level FPS Precision Touchpad. The touch surface sits directly on the controller body to provide mouse-style fine-aiming control in mobile first-person shooter games, bypassing the need to touch the phone display directly.
Internal processing relies on a three-chip hardware configuration intended to minimize input delay. Two processing chips sit in the left grip while a third operates in the right grip. Infinix pairs this hardware setup with its Direct Connect protocol, which the company says delivers millisecond-level response times between the controller inputs and the connected phone.
Versatile Play Modes and Battery Performance
The controller body features an ergonomic, anti-slip chassis that supports three separate physical configurations. Players can clamp a smartphone directly into the center of the controller, attach the grips to a desktop clamp for stationary play, or detach sections for single-handed portable use.
Hardware specifications for the controller include:
- Battery life: Up to 22 hours on a full charge
- Haptic feedback: Three adjustable intensity tiers managed through Infinix XArena software
- Input layout: Physical analog sticks, action buttons, and an integrated precision touchpad
- Mounting options: Phone clamp, desktop clamp, and one-handed handheld modes
Active Cooling and Ports on the GT NX Station
Alongside the controller, the company introduced the Infinix GT NX Station, a desktop expansion accessory. The dock features built-in thermoelectric cooling (TEC) components that blow chilled air against the back of a docked smartphone to mitigate thermal throttling during sustained gaming sessions.
The dock also acts as an audio-video and data hub, offering screen-mirroring and desktop-extension features that send video to monitors or television screens via HDMI. Customizable dynamic RGB lighting strips line the dock exterior to match desktop gaming hardware.
The GT NX Station provides nine connectivity ports on its rear and sides:
- Video output: One HDMI port
- Networking: One RJ45 Ethernet jack for low-latency wired internet
- USB data: Two USB-A ports, one USB-C data port, and one integrated USB-C host cable
- Power: One USB-C Power Delivery (PD) pass-through input
- Storage and audio: One microSD card reader and a 3.5mm headphone jack
The wired Ethernet connection allows players to avoid Wi-Fi interference during competitive matches, while the USB-A and USB-C ports accept external keyboards, mice, storage drives, and headsets. Pass-through power delivery routes charging current directly through the dock to prevent phone batteries from draining during extended play sessions.
