Summary
The ONEXPLAYER 2 is a second-generation Windows handheld gaming PC from onexplayer, released in early 2023, powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U. Building on the original ONEXPLAYER 1 lineup, the ONEXPLAYER 2 brings updated AMD RDNA 2 graphics, improved performance per watt, and support for configurable TDP profiles. DROIX reviewed it as a contender for “the best handheld gaming PC” at the time of launch.
Design & Build
The ONEXPLAYER 2 is a large landscape-format Windows handheld with a full gamepad control layout. Like its predecessors, it targets a premium handheld PC audience seeking full Windows compatibility in a portable form factor.
Gaming Performance
Per the DROIX review, the ONEXPLAYER 2 with Ryzen 7 6800U delivers the following gaming results:
- Cyberpunk 2077 (Low settings): Above 60 FPS at 800P; playable at 1200P.
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Minimal settings): Above 60 FPS at 1200P and 800P.
- FIFA 23: Requires Secure Boot enabled in BIOS and OXP software closed (EA Anti-Cheat conflict). Runs at 1600P locked to 60 FPS.
- Wanted Dead: 28W, 800P, Low quality at 60 FPS; 30 FPS cap allows High quality settings.
- Final Fantasy XV: 28W, 800P, Average quality; recommended to cap at 30 FPS for stability.
- Wipeout HD: Mostly full 60 FPS.
- Xbox 360 emulation (Xenia): Sonic Racing Transformed and Vanquish run at mostly solid 30 FPS on compatible titles.
Overall the review notes decent scores at 1200P and 800P, with 800P generally exceeding 60 FPS across multiple titles.
Emulation Notes
- All emulators up to the Dolphin era run without issues.
- RPCS3 (PS3): Some titles not yet fully playable (Gran Turismo 6, Uncharted). WipeOut HD runs.
- Ryujinx / Yuzu (Switch): Good performance on compatible games; older/less demanding titles reach full speed; newer or demanding titles may run at ~50% speed.
Resources
- onexplayer-2-6800u-supplier-resources — Drivers, BIOS, and System Pack
Current Resources
| Resource | Source |
|---|---|
| Drivers (without GPU driver) | onexplayer-2-6800u-supplier-resources |
| BIOS | onexplayer-2-6800u-supplier-resources |
| System Pack | onexplayer-2-6800u-supplier-resources |
Reviews & Coverage
- 2023-02-21-onexplayer-2-review-blog — DROIX blog review: “Is this the best handheld gaming PC?” (February 2023)
Related
- onexplayer — Brand page
- onexplayer-2pro — Pro variant with Ryzen 7 7840U / 8840U
- onexplayer-1-amd — Previous generation AMD handheld
- handheld-pc — Product category