– OneXPlayer launches Arc G3-based handheld (first to do so) with detachable controllers and built-in touchpad on the controller connector.
– OneXPlayer 3 scheduled to launch on Indiegogo in mid-to-late June 2026, with a built-in battery and laptop-mode kickstand plus detachable keyboard accessory.
– Pricing for OneXPlayer 3 and MSI’s Arc G3/Claw 8 EX alternatives are not yet disclosed; MSI reportedly aiming up to €1,599 in the Eurozone.
OneXPlayer Announces Arc G3 Series Handheld
OneXPlayer has become the first company to officially launch an Arc G3 series gaming handheld. To recap, details about the so-called Claw 8 EX emerged towards the end of last month powered by the Arc G3 Extreme. Reportedly, MSI may price its next gaming handheld for up to €1,599 in the Eurozone. The message here is that a new tier of portable gaming is coming, with design elements that aim to rival other high-end devices in the market, and pricing that hints at premium positioning.
Pricing Uncertainty and Launch Timeline
For the time being, OneXPlayer has not revealed how much its alternative will cost. However, it has confirmed that the OneXPlayer 3 is scheduled to launch on Indiegogo ‘in mid-to-late June 2026’. The schedule suggests a crowdfunding phase that could influence early access and regional availability, while the stated window hints at a summer release pace that fans have been eagerly awaiting.
Hardware Specs Ahead of the Reveal
Additionally, the company has outlined the following hardware specifications ahead of time: For reference, the OneXPlayer 3 has a built-in battery, unlike the recent OneXFly Apex (curr. $2,899 on Amazon). The new handheld supports detachable controllers to rival the Legion Go. Incidentally, the same is true for the OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro, global launch details for which we have covered separately.
Controller and Design Highlights
Likewise, the OneXPlayer 3’s controller connector features a built-in touchpad too. As the picture below shows, OneXPlayer has also included a Nintendo Switch-like kickstand to use the device in laptop mode with a detachable keyboard accessory. Please see the company’s Indiegogo campaign page for more details. The overall emphasis here is on modularity and flexible use cases, pushing the handheld beyond traditional portable gaming into more laptop-like versatility.