The Indian brand ARC has unveiled its new Android-based handheld gaming console, the ARC X1. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 platform and runs on OwlOS, an AOSP-based operating system optimized for gaming.
The console features 8GB of LPDDR5X-8533 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage, which can be expanded up to 1TB via microSD. The display is a 7-inch LTPS TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 1920x1080, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a brightness exceeding 500 nits.
Hardware controls include TMR joysticks, micro-switch ABXY buttons, a D-pad, Hall-effect triggers, and dual programmable back buttons. The device also incorporates a six-axis gyroscope, dual linear motors, dual speakers, and a noise-canceling microphone, all cooled by an active turbine fan system.
The ARC X1 is equipped with a 9300mAh user-replaceable battery and supports 27W charging via a USB-C 5Gbps port with DisplayPort Alt mode. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4, alongside a 3.5mm audio jack. The device weighs between 450g and 500g.
The retail price for the console is ₹33,500. A community discount price is currently available at ₹29,500.
