Jenny L.
Staff
Staff Member
Mar 10, 2020
Hi OnePlus Community!
We need your input on some cool new mobile gaming related features we've been developing. As always, we want to deliver the best user experience possible. Currently, as a part of our user experience initiative, we are focusing on improving gaming performance and the overall gaming experience.
We truly value the input of our users, like you, to help make this possible. Note: these features have never been shown before and YOU will be the first to test them out!
We are selecting 10 mobile gamers to test drive these features and share your feedback with us. You will get a chance to meet and interview with the creators and developers behind these OnePlus features in a one-hour digital video call. Selected participants will be contacted directly via PM.
If you are interested in participating, please fill out this form.
Thanks!
Last edited: Mar 11, 2020
Seems odd the target demographic would be under 21? Most OnePlus customers and long time community members I would think are well over 21 having been to events and engaged with members since the original OnePlus One. Also as a person that travels quite a bit on business, I see many MANY adults well over 21 playing mobile games on planes etc. while in transit or waiting in long lines, etc..
Also, I’m really hoping this in return doesn’t turn into preinstalled bloat upon purchase. Already frustrating that Netflix etc. already comes pre installed. Many of us that chose to purchase a OnePlus device did so because it’s a clean OS with very minimal bloat. Continuing to add bloat will just make OnePlus more of the same like Samsung and others. Especially on carriers as OnePlus moves to more carriers. The amount of games and pre-installed bloat from ATT / Verizon is ridiculously annoying. Really really hope that’s not the intent here....
I want to add if the next gen device increases in pricing as the other gens have been lately, it makes it even more less compelling to purchase when you add bloat and features many don't want. For example adding the gaming mode etc. is fine but it certainly doesn't market to many in the OnePlus community I know, let alone myself. I could care less that it's there and it doesn't impact my buying decision. If the new target demographic is gamers specifically under 21, your target market will shrink for buyers in the US at least. Many won't buy specifically if you market to gamers and there's all these added "features" (bloat) for gamers but not offerings people are really looking for in a new device. Most will rather buy a Samsung S20 that offers more compelling features like a better camera, brighter display, better protection/support, and all for a lower price since it's a brand they already see and know especially.
Don't want to rant, but OnePlus just seems to be making some weird decisions the last few years or so and it brings to question whether OnePlus is making the right moves or is OnePlus settling to be like the rest of the brands just to sell and make a profit.... Business seems to have shifted the last year especially to the latter versus catering to what OnePlus did so well in never settling and offering a superior experience in comparison to big brands like Samsung etc. for less $. All the reasons I purchase OnePlus devices, and so many others I've met on here.
Last edited: Mar 10, 2020
In my personal experience gaming on the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G, I find it a little difficult gaming with a curved display. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy having the curved display, I would just like to see OnePlus make the curves a little less sharp. Another feature that I would enjoy would be the implementation of dual front firing speakers. I really enjoy the full screen without the hindrance of a camera. One of the features that I and I believe some other people out there would also like to see would be allowing for the ability to charge faster then 15 watts with a power delivery charger and the implementation of a solid state battery (even though the price would most definitely increase), I feel that it would better increase the already great battery performance for individuals that like to game for extended periods of time without access to a charger. If OnePlus were to add in a solid state battery, that would allow the battery to last not only longer in the long run, but also allow it to charge at a higher wattage without damaging the battery. The last feature I believe is a nice feature to have is a headphone jack. I know headphone jacks are so 2017, but it would allow less latency for gaming and also allow people to use older headphones that might have become obsolete in the past few years with companies taking it away. I am 15 and live in the US.
Last edited: Mar 14, 2020
