India-based gaming company Arc has introduced its first gaming handheld, the Arc X1. The device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 chipset and runs OwlOS, a custom Android based operating system developed specifically for the handheld.
The Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 chipset is paired with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The handheld also features a microSD card slot for storage expansion.
Arc has included a built-in active cooling system with a fan to keep the handheld cool during extended gaming sessions.
The Arc X1 sports a 7-inch LCD display with a Full HD resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, and 120Hz refresh rate. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
The handheld features zero drift replaceable analog sticks, microswitch ABXY buttons, a D-pad, two programmable rear buttons, and dual Linear Resonant Actuators for haptic feedback.
For software, the Arc X1 runs OwlOS, a custom Android based operating system built on AOSP. It allows users to play Android games, run emulators, and use cloud streaming services. Users can also customize per game performance and controls, resolution scaling, fan curves, and more.
The Arc X1 houses a 9,300mAh battery with support for 27W wired fast charging. According to Arc, the handheld can offer up to eight hours of usage in silent mode.
Other features include front-facing stereo speakers, Wi Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual microphones, and a USB Type C 3.1 port. The handheld weighs around 500g.
Pricing for the Arc X1 starts at INR 29,500 for early waitlisters, while regular customers can purchase it for INR 33,500 starting October 2.