Indian company ARC has unveiled a new trailer for the X1 handheld console and published the full list of specifications. The device is equipped with a Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 chip, Qualcomm Adreno A22 GPU, 8 GB of LPDDR5X RAM @ 8533 MT/s, and 128 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.
The new product features the following display: 7 inches, LTPS TFT LCD, resolution — 1920 × 1080 (FHD), refresh rate — 120 Hz, brightness — 500+ nits, aspect ratio — 16:9, sensor — 10-point capacitive multi-touch (TDDI), protection — Gorilla Glass, contrast ratio — 1000:1.
Handheld console trailer from Play ARC YouTube channel
The ARC X1 has analog sticks based on Tunnel Magnetoresistance (TMR), tactile XYAB microswitches, a D-pad with microswitches, two programmable rear buttons, a 6-axis BOSCH motion controller, dual linear resonant vibration motors, and Hall effect analog triggers with mechanical travel lock.
The console runs on OwlOS and is equipped with a 9300 mAh battery with support for 27W fast charging. Gaming time is 8+ hours, and standby time is up to 10 days. It also features active cooling, dual RGB rings around the joysticks, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C, dual front stereo speakers, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and noise-canceling microphones.
Additionally, the console features a molded polycarbonate body, molded textured ergonomic grips, a black color scheme, replaceable joysticks and battery pack, and an oleophobic coating on the back panel to protect against fingerprints.
In India, pre-orders for the ARC X1 will begin on October 2, 2026. Thanks to a special promotion, the device can be purchased for 29,500 Indian rupees (25,938 rubles). The retail price will be 33,500 Indian rupees (29,455 rubles).