ONEXPLAYER X2 Mini Pro launches with Ryzen AI Max+ 388 at $2,466

One Netbook has opened Indiegogo preorders for the ONEXPLAYER X2 Mini Pro, an 8.8-inch handheld gaming PC with AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 388 processor, Radeon 8060S graphics and a starting price of $2,466. The company expects shipments to begin in July.

The X2 Mini Pro sits at the expensive end of the handheld PC market. One Netbook built it around AMD Strix Halo silicon, 48GB or 64GB of LPDDR5x memory and an 85 Wh external battery. Buyers get a device that pushes far beyond Steam Deck-class hardware, with a price that puts it closer to a gaming laptop.

The 8.8-inch AMOLED display runs at 1920 x 1200 pixels with a 30 Hz to 144 Hz refresh range. That panel gives the device a sharper and faster screen than many Windows handhelds, and the wider refresh range should help players balance smooth motion against battery drain.

One Netbook first discussed the X2 Mini with a Ryzen AI Max+ 395. The shipping campaign lists the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 instead. That change cuts the CPU from 16 cores and 32 threads to eight cores and 16 threads, and it halves cache from 80MB to 40MB. The Radeon 8060S graphics block stays the same, with 40 RDNA 3.5 GPU cores and frequencies up to 2.9 GHz.

That split matters for handheld gaming. Recent PC games tend to lean harder on the GPU than the CPU at handheld resolutions, so the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 should keep much of the graphics appeal that made Strix Halo interesting in the first place. Developers and power users who compile code, run emulators or use creator tools may feel the CPU cut more than players who spend most of their time in games.

The base configuration includes 48GB of LPDDR5x-7464 quad-channel memory and a 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD. Higher tiers move to 64GB of LPDDR5x-8000 memory and up to a 2TB SSD. The memory choices matter because the Radeon 8060S uses system memory rather than discrete VRAM. Faster, wider memory gives the GPU more room to feed its 40 compute units.

One Netbook lists a 45-watt to 120-watt TDP range. The handheld reaches 80 watts on its internal cooling system, which uses four copper heat pipes and two 5,400 rpm fans. Buyers can add the ONEXPLAYER Frost Bay liquid cooling unit to push the processor to 120 watts.

That power range creates a clear trade-off for mobile use. At lower wattage, the X2 Mini Pro should behave more like a portable handheld. At higher wattage, it moves toward docked or tabletop use, where heat, fan noise and power draw matter less than frame rates.

The external 85 Wh battery gives One Netbook a different design path than most handheld makers. Users can attach the battery to the back of the handheld, or they can connect it with an extension cable and place it in a pocket or bag. The handheld weighs 719 grams without the battery and 1,099 grams with it attached. The battery adds 380 grams.

That approach gives players a choice between hand weight and cable clutter. A built-in pack would make the device cleaner, but the removable pack lets buyers carry spares, replace a worn battery and charge one pack while playing with another. One Netbook lists extra batteries at about $81 during crowdfunding.

The detachable controllers use Hall effect triggers, micro-switch buttons and dual vibration motors. The D-pad can switch between four-way and eight-way modes, which helps with retro games, fighting games and platformers that need crisp directional input. One Netbook also offers a controller connector that joins the left and right halves into one wireless controller.

The bottom edge includes pogo pins for a magnetic keyboard. That accessory turns the X2 Mini Pro into a compact Windows machine for travel, remote access or light desktop work. The 8.8-inch screen limits comfort for long sessions, but the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and large memory pool give the device enough headroom for more than gaming.

Ports include one USB4 Type-C port, one USB 3.2 Type-C port, one USB 3.2 Type-A port, a mini SSD slot with PCIe 4.0 speeds, a microSD 4.0 slot, a 3.5 mm audio jack and a DC power input. Wireless support includes Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. The power button includes a fingerprint sensor.

Those ports make the X2 Mini Pro more flexible than console-style handhelds. You can connect a GPU dock, storage, a keyboard, a mouse or an external display without relying on one connector for each task. The mini SSD slot also gives tinkerers another path for fast removable storage.

The X2 Mini Pro measures 331 x 138 x 22 mm at its thinnest point, excluding the grips. That size makes it wider than most handheld PCs, though the detachable controls and large screen explain the footprint. Buyers should treat it as a transportable gaming PC rather than a jacket-pocket device.

One Netbook appears to have two related models in the pipeline. The ONEXPLAYER X2 Mini uses the same general design with an Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor and Arc B390 graphics. The ONEXPLAYER APEX AIR uses Arc G3 Extreme hardware with fixed controls. One Netbook has not announced prices or release timing for those models.

The Intel versions should cost less than the X2 Mini Pro, assuming One Netbook positions them below the Strix Halo model. Intel’s Arc B390 graphics target entry-level discrete GPU performance. AMD’s Radeon 8060S aims higher, which explains why One Netbook built its premium handheld around Strix Halo.

Crowdfunding adds risk. Backers should review One Netbook’s campaign terms, expected ship dates and warranty details before pledging. The hardware looks ambitious, and the price reflects that ambition. Buyers who want the fastest handheld-class graphics available now have a Strix Halo option, but they pay gaming laptop money to get it.