OneXPlayer 3 now available to pre order, and it’s like a cheaper OLED version of the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+

OneXPlayer 3 pre-orders are now available starting at $1,540.96, offering an 8.8-inch 144Hz OLED display and Intel Arc G3 Extreme chip at a lower price than the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, which costs $1,799. The handheld features detachable controllers and an 85Wh battery, positioning it as a cheaper OLED alternative to MSI's device.

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Read More Table of Contents OneXPlayer 3 versus MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Prime Day deals Prime Day is coming — don’t miss the deals Intel Arc G3 Extreme-powered handhelds are here, aiming to deliver a next-gen experience for the handheld market. Pre-orders are now available for the OneXPlayer 3, which is powered by the G3 Extreme chip, features an 8.8″ 144Hz OLED display, and a capable 85Wh battery. OneXPlayer’s third-gen model starts from $1,540.96 with early bird pricing. The launch of the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ this week was met with mixed reaction – but not due to its specs. Discussion was largely centered on the price tag, originally costing $1,699 at third-party retailers before officially being upped to $1,799. Those who pre-ordered the device in the US also quickly realized that they don’t have access to the full ‘Launch Pack’ offer. Sign up for our free, weekly newsletter Subscribe By signing up, you acknowledge our privacy policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Leave this field empty if you’re human: OneXPlayer 3 versus MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Based on the details posted to its Indiegogo page, the OneXPlayer 3 will eventually become more expensive than the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ based on its current price , but early bird pricing makes the former an incredibly appealing option. Prime Day deals Prime Day is officially here, and we've found all the best deals on tech and gaming. AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D - was $479 now $433.99 Samsung 32" Odyssey G55C - was $329 now $189 Samsung SSD 9100 PRO 2TB - was $679.99 now $349.99 Hisense 100" U7 Mini-LED - was $4,499 now $2,499.99 ASUS ROG AMD RX 9070 XT & 9800X3D Gaming PC - was $2,299.99 now $2,119.99 Prices correct as of June 23rd on Amazon.com. OneXPlayer 3MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ProcessorIntel Arc G3 ExtremeIntel Arc G3 ExtremeDisplay8.8″ FHD+ 1920 x 1200 30~144Hz VRR100% sRGB, 475 nits Typical , AMOLED panel8″ FHD+ 1920 x 1200 48~120Hz VRR100% sRGB, 500 nits Typical , IPS-Level panelMemory32GB / 24GB LPDDR5X32GB LPDDR5XStorage512GB / 1TB1TBBattery85Wh80WhOperating SystemWindows 11Windows 11Dimensions313 x 138 x 22 mm296~321 x 130 x 25~48 mmWeight779 grams w/o controllers 785 gramsPrice early bird for OneXPlayer 3 24 GB + 512GB: $1,438.1624 GB + 1TB: $1,540.9632GB + 1TB: $1,746.5632GB + 1TB: $1,799.00 Unlike the new MSI Claw, the OneXPlayer 3 also has detachable controllers, which can be attached to a controller connector – ideal for playing on a bigger screen while docked. This is a similar design to what we’ve seen with Lenovo’s flagship Legion Go handheld products. OneXPlayer has also fitted it with hall-effect triggers, though the joysticks remain capacitive. Source: Indiegogo OneXPlayer describes the new handheld as a “Next-Gen 3-in-1 AI Gaming and Productivity Handheld” thanks to its versatile design and excellent specs. Just like the Claw, it’s also fitted with an Intel AI Boost NPU, offering up to 46 TOPS of AI performance. Four M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slots also allow for excellent storage upgrade options. Prime Day is coming — don’t miss the deals Get ready for exclusive savings with Prime. Ages 18–24 can get a 6-month Prime trial for $0 Start your Prime trial → 1051Would you buy a bare bones Steam Machine?Would you buy a variant of the Steam Machine with no RAM and/or no SSD and install them separately to help save on costs? No, I want the Steam Machine to be complete Yes, I would buy a RAM-less version Yes, I would buy an SSD-less version I'd buy a bare bones version with neither component About the Author Jack Goodall At PC Guide, Jack is mostly responsible for reporting on hardware deals. 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