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The open gaming powerhouse.

Freehand 1.0 is a premium, open-source 8-inch OLED gaming handheld built on optimized Linux. Complete hardware repairability, zero corporate bloat, absolute user freedom.

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Freehand 1.0 Overview
Front and side dimensions

Choose your Freehand.

Pick the configuration that fits your play style.

Model Memory Storage Target MSRP
Tier 1 16GB LPDDR5X 2TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD $449
Tier 2 16GB LPDDR5X 4TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD $549
Tier 3 Best Value 32GB LPDDR5X 2TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD $559
Tier 4 32GB LPDDR5X 4TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD $699
Processor

AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme

Zen 5 Core Architecture (8 Cores / 16 Threads) matched with an advanced RDNA 3.5 Graphics Engine. Power-efficient emulation up to eighth-generation consoles and modern AAA native gaming.

Display

8-inch Immersive OLED

1920x1200 resolution at a golden 16:10 aspect ratio. Ultra-fluid 120Hz refresh rate with full Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support, deep black levels, and 600 nits peak brightness.

Power

80 Whr Modular Battery

A modular, user-accessible battery compartment. Uses a standard, non-glued physical bracket framework for simple screw-off replacement. Maximize long-term hardware lifespan.

Operating System

Freehand OS (Linux)

An immutable Linux distribution built on a robust Bazzite/Fedora base. It boots directly into Steam Game Mode, offering low memory overhead, game library optimization, and a full desktop environment.

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Roadmap & Progress

Real-time milestones tracking our journey to launch.

Phase 1: Ergonomics In Progress

Ergonomic Layout & Cardboard Layouts

Testing actual button spacing, thumbstick offsets, and grip widths using physical scale layers. Building alongside community feedback loops to guarantee ergonomic comfort during extended gameplay sessions.

Phase 2: CAD Model Planned

Open-Source 3D CAD Enclosure Engineering

Translating ergonomics into digital 3D models. Detailing airflow intakes, modular rails, and heatpipe routing. Files will be released under fully permissive licenses for community iteration and customization.

Phase 3: Validation Planned

Functional Sample Assembly & Thermal Stress Testing

Milling real aluminum and assembling final PCB prototypes. Testing the thermal performance of the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, conducting drop-impact tests, and executing battery cycle stress benchmarks.

Phase 4: Launch Planned

Community Kickstarter & MOQ Launch

Pre-campaign live stream showcasing Golden Sample performance. Launching the Kickstarter campaign to unlock early tier pricing and build the first bulk manufacturing batch alongside our offshore engineering partners.

Community Hub

Suggestions & Ideas

Pitch feature requests, vote on design blueprints, and suggest operating system modifications directly to our team.

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Support & FAQ

Have questions about hardware specs, order details, or compatibility? Submit an inquiry ticket or browse our FAQ below.

Frequently Inquired

Absolutely. Freehand 1.0 features a dedicated backing plate shield. Unfastening two standard Philips-head screws gives you direct access to the standard PCIe Gen 4x4 M.2 2280 NVMe storage slot. Users are fully encouraged to perform SSD swaps, and it does not void our product repair warranty.

Unlike mainstream consumer brands, we do not use adhesive glue inside our chassis. The 80 Whr battery sits firmly inside a structural metal bracket secured by lightweight, removable compression brackets. When the battery health degrades, you can order a standard replacement cell from our store and install it in under 5 minutes with a single screwdriver.

Yes. Freehand OS runs on Bazzite (Fedora Linux base). Through tools integrated directly into the system desktop environment (like Heroic Games Launcher, Lutris, and Flatpak), you can log in, sync, and launch games from Epic Games, GOG, Amazon Games, and retro emulation libraries with native controller mappings automatically pre-configured.

We plan to initiate the community launch immediately after validating the physical "Golden Sample" device with our manufacturing partners. This ensures that MOQ pricing structures and device thermals are locked in beforehand, removing delivery delays. Sign up for our Waitlist to receive immediate notification of the launch.

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Dashboard Settings

Connect your Supabase database, set up email alerts, and view waitlist registrations.

Database & Notifications

Your Supabase anonymous key used to securely store waitlist signups and messages.

Receive real-time email notifications whenever someone joins the waitlist. Get a free key at web3forms.com.

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