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Xiaomi Launches Retro Console Case for Nostalgic Gamers

9/29/2025

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Xiaomi introduced the Retro Handheld Console Case alongside its 17 series smartphones, targeting nostalgic gamers.
The case turns the Pro models' secondary display into a retro gaming interface with physical controls and a battery lasting up to 40 days.
Priced at 299 Chinese yuan (about $40), it targets the Chinese market to differentiate Xiaomi amid mobile gaming growth.

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Xiaomi introduced the Retro Handheld Console Case alongside its 17 series smartphones, targeting nostalgic gamers.
The case turns the Pro models' secondary display into a retro gaming interface with physical controls and a battery lasting up to 40 days.
Priced at 299 Chinese yuan (about $40), it targets the Chinese market to differentiate Xiaomi amid mobile gaming growth.