New $308 Android gaming handheld has a 120Hz screen and 9300mAh replaceable battery

Indian gaming startup ARC has unveiled the X1, an Android gaming handheld that combines a 120Hz Full HD screen with a 9,300mAh battery and an unusually repair-friendly design.

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The device uses Qualcomm's 4nm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 Gaming Platform, which includes an eight-core Kryo CPU and Adreno A22 GPU. Its single configuration includes 8GB of LPDDR5X memory and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage, expandable to 1TB via microSD.

Games run on a seven-inch, 1920x1080 LTPS LCD panel rated for 500 nits, meaning it's decently bright and should deliver average handheld image clarity. Controls include TMR analog sticks, Hall-effect triggers with mechanical stops, microswitch face buttons and D-pad, two programmable rear buttons, six-axis motion sensing and dual LRA haptic motors.

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ARC's custom OwlOS is based on AOSP and offers a controller-first interface that combines Android games, cloud services and emulators. It includes per-game profiles, control remapping, an FPS overlay, resolution scaling and a Quick Resume system that ARC says can restore a suspended game after a cold boot.

A fan handles cooling, while the 9,300mAh battery supports 27W USB-PD charging. ARC claims more than eight hours in its lowest-power Silent Mode, not eight hours under every gaming workload. USB-C also supports output to external monitors. The company also says owners can replace the battery and joystick modules, with modular daughterboards and spare parts intended to simplify repairs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Question #1

How easy is it to replace the X1’s battery and joystick modules?

ARC says owners can replace both the battery and the joystick modules, and the handheld uses modular daughterboards with spare parts meant to make repairs simpler. No more specific difficulty level or repair process is given, so it is presented as repair-friendly rather than described in detail.

Question #2

What does the Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 in the X1 mean for game compatibility and performance?

It means the X1 is built around Qualcomm's 4nm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 Gaming Platform, which includes an eight-core Kryo CPU and Adreno A22 GPU. The handheld is also set up for Android games, cloud services, and emulators through OwlOS, with per-game profiles, control remapping, an FPS overlay, and resolution scaling. No specific game compatibility list or performance benchmark is given here.

Question #3

Does the 9,300mAh battery support 27W charging from common USB-PD chargers?

Yes. The 9,300mAh battery supports 27W USB-PD charging, so common USB-PD chargers should work at that charging rate.

Question #4

What controller features does the X1 include for games that need precise inputs?

The X1 includes TMR analog sticks and Hall-effect triggers with mechanical stops, which are the main control features aimed at precise input handling. It also has microswitch face buttons and a microswitch D-pad, plus two programmable rear buttons. Six-axis motion sensing and dual LRA haptic motors are included as well.

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Waitlisted customers can reserve the X1 on October 2 for ₹29,500, approximately $308, using a refundable ₹999 token. Later batches cost ₹33,500 before applicable taxes. Preorders initially cover India only, with first deliveries targeted for Q1 2027.