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In summary:
- PCWorld observed the OneXPlayer 3 at Computex, showcasing Intel’s new Arc G3 Extreme chips in a versatile handheld gaming PC with detachable controllers.
- The device features an 8.8-inch 144Hz OLED display and transforms between handheld, tablet, and laptop modes for flexible gaming experiences.
- This represents an early look at next-generation portable gaming devices expected to emerge in 2026 with enhanced performance capabilities.
There’s a new wave of handheld gaming PCs coming out in 2026 and they’re packing Intel’s new Arc G3 Extreme chips. We’ve already seen the first few models at Computex in Taiwan.
PCWorld’s Adam Patrick Murray has been there all week recording what it’s like to be on the show floor, including a recent hands-on encounter with the new OneXPlayer 3 handheld gaming PC.
This is one of the first few Arc G3 Extreme handhelds that we’ve had a chance to check out (the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is another), and it’s basically a turbocharged Lenovo Legion Go 2. The most notable resemblance is the fact that the OneXPlayer 3 has a pair of detachable controllers that slide off the sides à la the Nintendo Switch, but there’s more that makes this crowdfunded handheld notable.
Check out Adam’s full video from Computex to get a closer look at the quality of the 8.8″ 144Hz OLED display as well as the ways in which the OneXPlayer 3 can be used as a handheld, tablet or laptop. We’re at Computex all week, so for more hands-on insights into the latest and greatest PC hardware make sure to subscribe to PCWorld on YouTube and check out our weekly podcast The Full Nerd!
Author: Alex Wawro, Senior Video Creator
Alex Wawro has more than 15 years experience as a tech journalist, and has covered everything from laptops and CPUs to PC gaming and handhelds. As part of PCWorld’s video team, you can see him going hands-on with the latest and greatest tech on YouTube, TikTok, and Reels, and his writing will appear on PCWorld.com. Alex has also written for Tom’s Guide and Game Developer.
