This weekend they have circulated videos of the Pixel 10 pro xl showing strange behaviors with Genshin Impact: Textures that blink, controls that fail and the screen presents serious graphic errors in full game. The stir is no accident: this year, Google has changed graphic architecture and the new Pixel incorporate a Powervr GPU instead of a Mali. And here the conflict arises: the popular game of Hoyover stopped offering official support to the Powervr GPUs from its 5.0 version. Does that mean that Pixel 10 is useless to play?
The short answer is: not necessarily. In early tests, means that have already tried the phone say that Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Pubg Mobile or Call of Duty: Mobile They are installed and executed normally in Pixel 10, without reproducing the failures of those videos. For now, it seems to be a localized problem (related to certain compilations of the game, specific regions or controllers) more than a total incompatibility. The debate, however, leaves Google under the magnifying glass for its Bet on Powervr.
What's happening with Genshin Impact and Pixel 10
Hoyverse warned last year: with Genshin Impact 5.0 The technical bar rose and He withdrew Powervr support. The game can begin in hardware that does not meet the minimum requirements, although it could experience loss of performance, instability or unexpected closures. At the same time, Google has released in the Pixel 10 a Powervr Dxt-48-1536 GPUfirst generation of this family in a Tensioner chip. With that combination, any change in the game or the controller can have a more obvious impact than usual.
Viral videos show severe graphic artifacts after the last update of the title, but not all users reproduce them. This suggests limited compatibility: the game is executed, but certain configurations, scenes or effects cause specific errors with this GPU.
In the presentation where The Google Pixel 10 were present and other devices, the company ensured great performance in its flagships. All this stir is generating uncertainty, not only among the current owners of the device, but also among potential buyers.
Outdated controllers and the jump to Powervr
Another delicate point: the controllers. The Pixel 10 came out with a V24.3 version of the graphic controller, while Imagination published in August a V25.1 with Compatibility for Android 16 and Vulkan 1.4in addition to various improvements. If the phone does not bring that update yet, it is plausible that certain titles squeeze rendering routes Not so polished In the current version. Google usually includes controllers and patches in its updates known as “Pixel Dropps”; the one of December It could be the natural window for an important adjustment if the diagnosis is confirmed.
Beyond this case, there is a background reading: if more studies They explicitly abandon Powervr In its requirements, the ecosystem will be complicated to Google if it does not react with purified or optimized controllers and developers agreements. Changing GPU supplier is not free; demands Investment in support for months.
What can we expect in the short term?
In the day to day, and unless the failure has touched you, Pixel 10 is able to run demanding games without apparent problems. However, if you are a genshin intensive player (or of titles very sensitive to the controllers), it is convenient to wait for next patches of the system and the game itself, and avoid aggressive modifications in the graphic adjustments until the controller V25.1, or a similar one, reaches the Pixel. If you plan to buy the phone mainly to play, maybe it is worth it Try it before With your key titles.
A high -end device with innovations in its processor I shouldn't present so many inconveniences when you run games. The firm should solve this soon, because it could be detrimental to the sales of its devices.
In summary, the noise is understandable, but there is no firm sentence yet. Everything points to what An update of controllers I could leave the subject in an anecdote. How do you see it? Do you think Google was right when betting on Powervr or generates distrust? We read you in the comments.
