If the small screens of current handheld devices have left you wanting more, Tencent might have just the solution. According to Videocardz, Tencent has unveiled a new device that’s a bit too big to simply call a handheld—meet the Sunday Dragon 3D One. It’s more like a portable console, powered by an Intel Lunar Lake CPU, and it boasts an impressive 11-inch screen for those who crave an immersive gaming experience. Just imagine wielding that much screen real estate in the palm of your hand.
Under the hood, the 3D One is outfitted with the Core Ultra 7 258V, which includes four P-Cores (Lion Cove), four E-Cores (Skymont), and a nifty Arc 140V iGPU with eight Xe2 cores. In our analysis, Intel’s Lunar Lake processors have indeed caught up with AMD’s Strix Point (Ryzen AI 300 APUs) when it comes to gaming prowess. Memory-wise, you’re looking at 32GB of LPDDR5X-8533 RAM, sufficient for any modern gaming task, though it is soldered to the CPU, making upgrades impossible. However, its “high-speed” 1TB SSD invites you to tinker with higher speeds and capacities if you’re the upgrade-happy type.
Curiously enough, the 3D One could be the inaugural Lunar Lake handheld to hit the market—if it’s released this year—because MSI’s Claw 8 AI+ is not expected until early 2025. Yet, before you get too excited, it’s important to note that the 3D One is currently just a prototype. But consider this: with its impressive 11-inch 2560×1440 display and 120Hz refresh rate, it could stand in as a laptop in a pinch. While GPD is also getting ready with their Pocket 4 mini-laptops, their screens max out at 8.8 inches. Tencent’s new entry comes loaded with real-time eye-tracking tech for a glasses-free 3D (autostereoscopic) experience, and Tencent has specially optimized games like Path of Exile, Blade & Soul, and Arena Breakout: Infinite to take full advantage of this feature.
The bundled controllers—detachable, in case you prefer third-party peripherals—are set up with Hall Effect joysticks, linear triggers, and two customizable buttons. Bear in mind, though, you might want to double-check compatibility with the 3D One’s unique dimensions. An added bonus is the support for 100W fast charging, although the exact battery capacity remains unspecified.
To be fair, the 3D One strays from the typical handheld design. Generally, you’d expect these devices to demand comfort in handheld use for lengthy gaming sessions. However, there’s something to be said about rejecting small screens, especially when they fail to fully display a game’s breathtaking visuals. Being in its prototype stage, the 3D One’s release could be limited—both geographically and due to its niche appeal. Nonetheless, it’s an intriguing step forward in gaming innovation.
