If you’re a fan of handheld devices but have found the typical tiny screen size a bit frustrating, Tencent has introduced something that might catch your eye. According to Videocardz, Tencent has unveiled a gaming device that stretches the concept of “handheld” to its limits—meet the Sunday Dragon 3D One. This isn’t your average portable console; it’s a powerhouse featuring an Intel Lunar Lake CPU and a jaw-dropping 11-inch screen, perfect for those who crave a more immersive gaming experience, assuming you’ve got a firm grip!
Under the hood, the 3D One touts a Core Ultra 7 258V, which includes four performance cores known as Lion Cove, alongside four efficiency cores referred to as Skymont. It also packs an Arc 140V integrated GPU equipped with eight Xe2 cores. From our rigorous testing, it’s clear that Intel’s Lunar Lake processors are holding their own against AMD’s Strix Point Ryzen AI 300 APUs when it comes to gaming performance. Complementing this setup is 32GB of LPDDR5X-8533 RAM. While that’s plenty for most modern applications, the memory is soldered to the CPU die, making upgrades impossible. However, there’s a “high-speed” 1TB SSD that should be user-upgradeable if you’re looking to boost either speed or capacity.
Surprisingly, the 3D One might be the trailblazer for Lunar Lake handhelds, especially if it hits the market this year. Although, patience might be necessary as MSI’s Claw 8 AI+ isn’t expected until early 2025. But hold on—this gadget is apparently still in the prototype phase as noted by Videocardz. With its expansive 11-inch display sporting a 2560×1440 resolution and a slick 120Hz refresh rate, the 3D One almost feels like a mini-laptop. On the other hand, even GPD’s Pocket 4 mini-laptops only come with screens as large as 8.8 inches. What’s really cool is the real-time eye-tracking feature Tencent has integrated, allowing for a 3D experience without the need for glasses. Tencent claims games like Path of Exile, Blade & Soul, and Arena Breakout: Infinite have been fine-tuned for this new tech.
The device comes with detachable controllers, equipped with Hall Effect joysticks, linear triggers, and customizable buttons on the back. If third-party options are more to your liking, go ahead and attach compatible ones. Keeping the action going, the 3D One supports 100W fast-charging, although the battery specifics remain under wraps.
There’s no denying that the 3D One embraces a rather unconventional design approach. Typically, handhelds are designed for comfort and extended play, yet all too often, their screens fail to do justice to a game’s visual splendor. For now, this ambitious device remains a prototype, which means it may eventually hit the market with limited release regions or appeal, catering to a very niche segment of gamers.
