If you’re one of those who finds current handheld device screens a bit too tiny, there’s a fresh offering from Tencent that might catch your interest. According to Videocardz, Tencent has rolled out a new player in the handheld arena, though it’s more fittingly described as a portable console. Meet the Sunday Dragon 3D One. It’s a massive piece of hardware, thanks to its inclusion of an Intel Lunar Lake CPU and a striking 11-inch display, designed to pull you into the gaming world like never before—if you can comfortably cradle it in your hands, that is.
The 3D One packs a punch under the hood with its Core Ultra 7 258V, which features a mix of four P-Cores (Lion Cove), four E-Cores (Skymont), and an Arc 140V Integrated GPU with eight Xe2 cores. In our in-depth testing, it’s clear that Intel’s latest Lunar Lake processors are on par with AMD’s Strix Point (Ryzen AI 300 APUs) regarding gaming performance. Memory-wise, it comes equipped with a solid 32GB of LPDDR5X-8533 RAM, though you won’t be swapping it out anytime soon since it’s soldered onto the CPU die. There’s also a mention of a “high-speed” 1TB SSD, which, thankfully, you can upgrade if you’re looking for more power or storage capacity.
What’s compelling is that the 3D One could be the first Lunar Lake handheld hitting the market this year if things go according to plan, as competing models like MSI’s Claw 8 AI+ are only set for an early 2025 release. But let’s not pop the champagne just yet. Videocardz does caution that the 3D One might still be at a prototype stage, at least for now. If it does come to fruition, that whopping 11-inch display with a 2560×1440 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate could potentially serve as a mini-laptop. Over at GPD, they’re gearing up their Pocket 4 mini-laptops, though even these max out at an 8.8-inch display. Tencent’s innovation doesn’t stop there; the 3D One also comes with real-time eye-tracking tech for a glasses-free 3D (autostereoscopic) experience. Some games like Path of Exile, Blade & Soul, and Arena Breakout: Infinite have reportedly been optimized for this feature.
In terms of hands-on control, it sports pre-installed controllers boasting Hall Effect joysticks, linear triggers, and two customizable buttons on the rear. Prefer something else? These controllers can be detached, giving you the flexibility to use third-party options—just make sure they’re a good fit given the distinctive size of the 3D One. Charging won’t keep you waiting long either, with support for 100W fast-charging, though the battery’s capacity remains a mystery for now.
A quick glance at the 3D One tells you it’s following its own unusual design route. Handhelds usually promise portability and ergonomic comfort for those extended gaming marathons—but there’s always a trade-off, and smaller screens often fail to do justice to the detailed landscapes and vibrant visuals of your favorite games. Currently, the 3D One is still navigating the development waters as a prototype, and could face limitations in terms of availability, both geographically and due to its potential niche appeal.
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