In a year that has seen a resurgence of retro-styled consumer electronics, Chinese tech firm OneXPlayer has revealed its latest portable gaming device, the OneXSugar Wallet, which promises to fuse nostalgic design with modern engineering. According to a December 31 report published by Startup News FYI titled “The OneXSugar Wallet is an Upcoming Retro Handheld with a 4:3 Foldable Screen,” the forthcoming device draws inspiration from classic handheld consoles while integrating current-generation innovations, most notably a foldable 4:3 display.
The OneXSugar Wallet is set to feature a clamshell form factor reminiscent of early 2000s portable game systems, with the unique distinction of a foldable AMOLED screen—a configuration rarely seen in the handheld gaming sector. Startup News FYI cites this as a distinguishing element aimed at balancing portability with screen real estate, catering to both nostalgic gamers and contemporary users drawn to tactile, compact hardware.
Under the hood, the device is reported to run a full version of Windows, expanding its functionality beyond standard gaming applications. Users will be able to access productivity tools, PC games, and cloud-streaming platforms, positioning the OneXSugar Wallet as a hybrid device that blurs the line between gaming console and ultra-portable PC. This approach mirrors a broader industry tendency where hardware manufacturers increasingly aim to deliver versatile, all-in-one mobile experiences.
While specific hardware specifications remain undisclosed, the report notes that the device will be powered by an Intel Core Ultra processor, signaling a performance-leaning architecture capable of handling demanding software. Given OneXPlayer’s previous ventures in high-performance Windows gaming handhelds, including the OneXFly and OneXPlayer 2, industry observers expect the new device to continue the company’s trajectory of targeting enthusiast markets with premium components and engineering.
What makes the OneXSugar Wallet particularly intriguing is its bet on foldable screen technology within the gaming niche—a space where, to date, OLED panels and large screens have taken precedence but foldables remain largely untested. While foldable smartphones and tablets have gained modest traction, collapsible displays in gaming hardware remain a novelty. OneXPlayer appears to be experimenting with this format not only as a space-saving solution but as a means of tapping into a broader consumer appetite for nostalgia-infused innovation.
The report does not specify a release date, but indicates that the product is in active development and may be part of a growing ecosystem of retro-modern devices targeting Gen Z and millennial consumers who are both retro-curious and tech-savvy. The rise of emulation, indie retro game releases, and boutique hardware designs has created fertile ground for these types of offerings, though challenges remain around pricing, battery life, and long-term durability.
As OneXPlayer teases the OneXSugar Wallet publicly, industry analysts will watch closely to see whether the company can deliver not just a novel design, but also the software stability and hardware reliability necessary to compete in an increasingly crowded handheld market. Other competitors, including Valve’s Steam Deck and ASUS’s ROG Ally, have demonstrated that there is demand for handheld PCs, but the market’s tolerance for aesthetic experimentation is yet to be meaningfully tested at scale.
If successful, the OneXSugar Wallet could not only mark a breakthrough in foldable hardware integration within gaming but also influence the direction of portable computing design more broadly. For now, the device remains a promising, if unconventional, entrant in the next wave of hybrid gaming experiences.
