OneXPlayer 3 is now available for pre-order, but the price has gone up
The OneXPlayer 3 has officially moved from its crowdfunding phase to the company’s online store, where it is now available for pre-order. The handheld gaming PC was first introduced about a month ago through Indiegogo, where early backers could secure the base model for $1,399.
Now that the crowdfunding campaign has ended, those early prices are no longer available. Buyers interested in the OneXPlayer 3 will need to pay $100 more across all available configurations.
The updated OneXPlayer 3 pricing is as follows:
24GB RAM and 512GB storage: $1,499
24GB RAM and 1TB storage: $1,599
32GB RAM and 1TB storage: $1,799
Shipping is currently expected to begin in late August, giving buyers a short wait before the new handheld starts reaching customers.
Even with the price increase, the OneXPlayer 3 still stands out as one of the more affordable handheld gaming PCs powered by Intel Arc G3 Extreme graphics. The entry-level model remains cheaper than the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, which starts at $1,799 with 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. That puts MSI’s model directly against the highest-end OneXPlayer 3 configuration rather than the base model.
The OneXPlayer 3 and MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ share some similarities, especially as premium Windows gaming handhelds aimed at players who want strong portable performance. However, the OneXPlayer 3 has one major feature that helps it stand apart: modular design.
Unlike traditional handhelds with fixed controllers, the OneXPlayer 3 is designed to work as more than just a gaming device. It is marketed as a 3-in-1 gaming and productivity handheld, meaning it can be used as a handheld console, a tablet, or a compact laptop-style device with the right accessories.
This modular approach could make the OneXPlayer 3 more appealing to users who want a single portable machine for gaming, media, productivity, and travel. Detachable controls and optional accessories give it more flexibility than devices with a fixed handheld layout.
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, by comparison, uses non-detachable controllers and does not offer the same type of modular expansion with keyboard attachments or controller grip options. For gamers who only want a straightforward handheld gaming PC, that may not be a problem. But for users looking for versatility, the OneXPlayer 3 may offer a more practical all-in-one design.
The price increase may disappoint buyers who missed the early crowdfunding deal, but the OneXPlayer 3 still appears competitive in the growing high-end handheld gaming PC market. With Intel Arc G3 Extreme hardware, multiple memory and storage options, and a modular form factor, it could become an attractive choice for players who want more than a standard portable console.
For now, the key question is whether the OneXPlayer 3 can deliver strong real-world gaming performance and a smooth productivity experience when it begins shipping in late August. If it lives up to its promise, it may become one of the more interesting premium handheld PCs of the year.
