Intel's new Arc G3 Extreme chip for handheld gaming PCs shows significant performance and battery life improvements over AMD competitors. The MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus, featuring this chip, offers up to 60-73 fps in demanding games at 1200p and can last up to 12 hours on a charge. Despite a high target price of $1,500, the chip's efficiency marks a potential leap for portable gaming.
Intel announced the Arc G series processors for portable gaming PCs at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2026 in Taipei. Based on the Core Ultra processor (Series 3, codenamed "Panther Lake"), the Arc G series will come in two SKUs: "Arc G3 Extreme" and "Arc G3".
One-Netbook Technology's "OneXFly APEX" is an 8-inch portable gaming PC featuring a powerful Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor. Its unique battery-less design weighs under 800g when powered by AC adapter, with an optional battery pack bringing the total to 1170g.
Blaze Entertainment unveils two new handheld gaming devices inspired by classic 1980s computers: The Spectrum Handheld and The C64 Handheld. Each portable comes with 25 retro titles preloaded, expandable via microSD, and features a 4.3-inch 800x480 screen, remappable controls, stereo speakers, and a 3-hour battery. Preorders start at $129.99 each through Funstock, with shipping expected October 2026.
