If you’ve ever wished handheld gaming devices had bigger screens, Tencent might just have the answer. According to Videocardz, Tencent has unveiled a new piece of tech for gaming on the go—the Sunday Dragon 3D One. This device, straddling the line between a handheld and a portable console, is powered by an Intel Lunar Lake CPU and boasts an impressive 11-inch screen, offering a gaming experience that’s both immersive and, quite frankly, a bit hefty for a handheld.
Under the hood, the 3D One is equipped with the Core Ultra 7 258V, which includes four P-Cores (Lion Cove), four E-Cores (Skymont), and an Arc 140V iGPU packed with eight Xe2 cores. From our tests, it’s clear that Intel’s latest Lunar Lake processors are giving AMD’s Strix Point (Ryzen AI 300 APUs) a run for their money in gaming performance. Memory-wise, you’re looking at a solid 32GB of LPDDR5X-8533 RAM. While that’s more than adequate for modern gaming needs, don’t expect to upgrade it since it’s soldered directly onto the CPU die. On the bright side, it does come with a 1TB SSD that should be upgradable if you’re craving more speed or space.
The Sunday Dragon 3D One could possibly become the first Lunar Lake handheld you can get your hands on this year, providing it hits the market before the MSI Claw 8 AI+, which is anticipated for early 2025. However, temper your expectations, as Videocardz notes that the 3D One remains a prototype for now. This device features a striking 11-inch 2560×1440 display, rocking a 120Hz refresh rate—a size that almost qualifies it as an impromptu laptop. Meanwhile, GPD is also prepping their Pocket 4 mini-laptops, but their screens are nowhere near, maxing out at 8.8 inches. In a cool twist, Tencent has incorporated real-time eye-tracking tech for a glasses-free 3D experience. They’ve even optimized a few popular games like Path of Exile, Blade & Soul, and Arena Breakout: Infinite to take advantage of this feature.
Attached to the 3D One are pre-installed controllers featuring Hall Effect joysticks, linear triggers, and a pair of customizable buttons at the back. Detachability adds flexibility; you can swap them out for other controllers as long as they fit the 3D One’s unique dimensions. Fast-charging support at 100W is a plus, though specifics on the battery size remain under wraps.
The 3D One definitely breaks the mold in terms of design. It challenges the usual expectations of handheld devices being easy and comfortable to carry for long hours of gameplay. While smaller screens can sometimes limit one’s immersion into games, the 3D One’s larger display might attract those looking for a more cinematic gaming experience. It’s still a work in progress—a prototype with potentially limited availability depending on region and its niche appeal in the market.
