Gaming on the Cybertruck

[hemiarch]

So I use these Jowua controllers. They have dongles they connect to so if they are plugged into a hub in the glovebox they don’t count towards the total of Bluetooth devices but still have wireless functionality. They also charge on your wireless pad which is cool.
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[Jacob]

Ahh, Windows... half of that RAM is for running Windows itself and the other half is for running the antivirus suite that you must run on Windows. Do yourself a favor and run Linux instead.

 

[GuyV]

Hi!

It's really cool that you're already planning accessories for the Cybertruck! Regarding games, as far as I know, Tesla adds several popular games to its cars, including Cuphead, The Witcher 3, and some classic arcade games. However, the game list can change depending on updates, so it's worth checking the current list through the in-car menu or the Tesla app.

Regarding the two controllers, you're right. If your phone is connected via Bluetooth, you can only connect one controller. To connect a second controller, you need to disconnect your phone from Bluetooth or simply connect the second controller via USB if it supports a wired connection. In practice, it works quite simply: if you want to play with two people, you can turn off Bluetooth on your phone and connect both controllers.

Oh, and don't forget to order a second controller if you want to play with your son often—that's always a good idea! Good luck with the Cybertruck, and enjoy gaming on the road!

When I tested it last year Xbox cloud games worked in the browser.

 

[Flonight]

There's only 8gb of ram in the CT, which was halved from the S/X (cost savings). Even on PC, games like Witcher 3 (pretty old) stutter with 8gb of ram.

Tesla released it for S/X in 2023 when they upped the ram to 16gb(basically told all the 2022 owners to kick rocks as they wouldn't do free upgrades) and the results were not great. They removed it in 2024 and said there was low usage. I would agree those vehicles SHOULD be able to play games well, but as people like Green said, the MCU is not created to run games and questioned what the results would be before it ever released.

I think it's obvious Tesla doesn't see that as a priority. Elon looked at a spec sheet and said the Model S/X should outperform the PS5, but that's Elon.



















It’s similar to how people compare different devices by specs alone — the real experience depends on what the platform is designed for. Personally, if I want a quick gaming session while relaxing, I’d rather use a platform made for games, like checking out options on mobile gaming apps such as https://mostbet-mobile.app/.

I think that’s the main point: having the hardware capability on paper doesn’t automatically mean the whole system is designed for gaming. A console is built around consistent performance, memory management, cooling, and a controlled software environment, while a car computer has a lot of other priorities.

The Model S/X comparison is interesting because even with more RAM, it showed that the bottleneck wasn’t just memory. There’s also the question of developer support, optimization, and whether Tesla actually wants to invest in maintaining a gaming platform.

It would be cool if the cars could handle more games properly, but I can also understand why it’s not a major focus. Most owners probably care more about navigation, driver assistance, efficiency, and reliability than having a PS5 replacement in the dashboard.

 

[hemiarch]

I think that’s the main point: having the hardware capability on paper doesn’t automatically mean the whole system is designed for gaming. A console is built around consistent performance, memory management, cooling, and a controlled software environment, while a car computer has a lot of other priorities.

The Model S/X comparison is interesting because even with more RAM, it showed that the bottleneck wasn’t just memory. There’s also the question of developer support, optimization, and whether Tesla actually wants to invest in maintaining a gaming platform.

It would be cool if the cars could handle more games properly, but I can also understand why it’s not a major focus. Most owners probably care more about navigation, driver assistance, efficiency, and reliability than having a PS5 replacement in the dashboard.

Agree. And for the subset of owners who do want this, there are still portable platforms that work well and a way to power them.
an auxiliary HDMI in would be kind of cool though no?

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