If you’re someone who’s never been thrilled with the tiny screens on current handheld devices, Tencent has just announced something that might catch your eye. According to Videocardz, Tencent is stepping into the handheld console arena with a bold new product, the Sunday Dragon 3D One. Though calling it a handheld might be a bit generous given its robust size, this device is powered by an Intel Lunar Lake CPU and boasts a substantial 11-inch display that promises an immersive experience—if you can manage to hold it, that is.
The 3D One is equipped with the Core Ultra 7 258V, featuring four performance cores (Lion Cove), four efficiency cores (Skymont), and an Arc 140V iGPU that includes eight Xe2 cores. From our rigorous testing, Intel’s latest Lunar Lake processors competently rival AMD’s Ryzen AI 300 APUs, known as Strix Point, in gaming performance. As for memory, you’re looking at 32GB of LPDDR5X-8533 RAM. It handles modern tasks with ease, but you’re stuck with it since it’s soldered onto the CPU die. That said, it does come with a “high-speed” 1TB SSD which can be upgraded if you desire more storage space or faster speeds.
Interestingly, the 3D One appears poised to be the first Lunar Lake handheld to market, provided it launches this year. Meanwhile, MSI’s Claw 8 AI+ is expected in early 2025. But keep your expectations in check; Videocardz notes that the 3D One is just a prototype for now. Its large 11-inch 2560×1440 display with a 120Hz refresh rate might even rival some laptops. On the other hand, GPD is gearing up to release its Pocket 4 mini laptops, which max out at a more conservative 8.8-inch display size. Tencent’s new device integrates real-time eye-tracking for a glasses-free 3D experience, optimizing games like Path of Exile, Blade & Soul, and Arena Breakout: Infinite for this tech.
The pre-installed controllers feature Hall Effect joysticks, linear triggers, and two custom buttons on the back. These controllers can be detached, allowing you to swap them for third-party options as long as they’re compatible with the 3D One’s unique dimensions. Moreover, there’s 100W fast-charging support, although the exact battery capacity hasn’t been specified.
Design-wise, the 3D One seems to follow an unusual approach. We typically expect handhelds to be ergonomic and conducive to long play sessions. Yet, small screens can sometimes fail to do justice to a game’s visual depth and splendor. While it remains a prototype, the 3D One may face limited availability, possibly due to its niche market appeal and geographic restrictions.
