The Abxylute One Pro has officially launched via a new Kickstarter campaign.

As originally shared when the device was first announced, the Abxylute One Pro is the sequel to the newly-named Abxylute One. The first device originally didn’t bear the One branding and was simply called the Abxylute Streaming Handheld. The sequel to that device is a bit stronger, with some new tweaks and quirks that aim to set the console apart from its predecessor.

Streaming vs Powerhouse Handhelds

Streaming devices are a relatively new market for handhelds. We’ve seen devices like the Logitech G Cloud prioritize cloud gaming, but their selling point is mostly found in their screen size compared to the relatively lightweight nature of their design. By not focusing on maximizing power within the handheld, companies can mostly hone in on allowing for fast connectivity and pour more resources into screen and build quality.

Abxylute One Pro Spec Sheet

Abxylute is doing that here with the One Pro as well. Its screen comes in at 7 inches like the Steam Deck OLED, but it weighs over 200 grams less than Valve’s iconic handheld. By having such a lightweight design paired with a big screen, it makes the idea of streaming AAA titles easier to grasp. The console itself does not have to house all of the raw power, but your connection otherwise has to be stellar to get performance near to what is shown in promotional videos.

The Big Reveal

Recently, the company shared a quick demo video highlighting some key features to be expected in the new One Pro. The device is said to be the first handheld with full-sized capacitve digital analog sticks as opposed to the smaller Hall Effect ones found on the first rendition. Alongside those hardware improvements comes a speaker upgrade, and the new MTK8370 brings 4K video output to the device.

However, Abxylute is also introducing new improvements to its overall UI. In the video shared, Abxylute says they have reworked their overall build and D-pad alignment to be more in-tune with how an Xbox controller would function and be held, but the overall UI designs beckons closer to what gamers would expect from Sony’s PlayStation 5 Welcome Hub.

Streaming devices are a new frontier for retro handhelds, and many — including the upcoming One Pro — excel at playing classic games thanks to their powerful chipsets, often matching or surpassing those found in today’s retro handhelds. With its latest upgrades, the One Pro aims to push that capability even further, promising emulation support up to the PS2. However, the real test will be how well it actually performs in practice.

How to Pre-Order

The One Pro will be available for purchase through the company’s Kickstarter campaign starting today, March 27, 2025, at 8:00 AM PDT / 11:00 AM EDT. The first 30 backers can get it for $199, with an early bird price of $209 afterward. Previous Abxylute One owners will receive a notification on their handhelds offering a $199 discount coupon, regardless of timing. The full MSRP will be $249.

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