This new mecha-sized Intel gaming handheld has a large value to match

Although the Steam Deck has been imitated by main PC trade gamers like Lenovo, Asus, Acer, and MSI, essentially the most fascinating variations usually come from smaller producers. OneXPlayer is one such instance, not too long ago displaying off some fascinating retro handheld designs. However what caught my eye this morning is one thing a lot, a lot greater.

The OneXPlayer X1 Professional has been round for some time, boasting a large 11-inch tablet-sized display, removable controllers, and a fold-down keyboard within the field. It’s sort of a Frankenstein’s monster of the unique Nintendo Swap, the Microsoft Floor pill, and the Steam Deck, full with AMD-based {hardware}. The truth is, the brand new mannequin is utilizing the massively highly effective Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. However a fair newer model (noticed by VideoCardz) has a chip of a special colour inside.

The latest variant of the X1 Professional is packing an Intel Core Extremely 7 255H processor. It additionally has a large 64GB of reminiscence and 2TB of storage in its sole, limited-edition mannequin. And in case you by some means missed it, the entire red-and-gold colour scheme and promo artwork are modeled after EVA Unit 02 and its pilot Asuka from the 30-year-old anime Neon Genesis Evangelion. The keyboard seems to be significantly cool, and OneXPlayer has a number of different fashions with Evangelion themes.

Between the official anime licensing and the bombastic specs, it shouldn’t shock anybody that it is a expensive little bit of equipment… however $1,650 USD on the MinixPC retailer will nonetheless elevate a couple of eyebrows. To be truthful, that’s across the identical value because the model with the Ryzen AI HX 370 and the identical specs, although it’s way more expensive than the Claw 8 AI+ from MSI, the one main producer placing Intel chips in handhelds. The truth is, at that value, a gamer on the go may also think about the Asus ROG Stream Z13, which is able to most likely take up about the identical house in your bag.

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That stated, gaming handhelds (in case you can name an 11-inch pill a handheld—oh hello, Acer, when did you get right here?) with this a lot energy are a distinct segment class by definition, so maybe OneXPlayer is banking on low volumes and excessive revenue margins. I have to admit, I’d like to see how this explicit machine handles, say, Armored Core VI.