Well-known for its handheld consoles, Ayaneo has just introduced its newest high-end gadget, the Ayaneo 3. This new release leans heavily on the popularity of its predecessor, keeping a familiar design and button setup, while offering several significant hardware upgrades.
On Ayaneo’s blog, it’s mentioned that the Ayaneo 3 will be available with either an AMD Ryzen 7 8840U chip or the more powerful AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. Additionally, gamers will enjoy an immersive experience thanks to its seven-inch high-refresh rate LCD or OLED HDR display. Adding to the improved control is the inclusion of two new buttons on the back of the console.
As of now, Ayaneo is keeping mum on further specifics regarding the Ayaneo 3, leaving enthusiasts eagerly awaiting more details on RAM, storage, and pricing. Looking back at the Ayaneo 2, which offered either 16GB or 32GB of RAM and storage options ranging from 512GB to 2TB, along with a price range between $1,099 and $1,549 (for the limited-edition B.Duck model), it’s reasonable to anticipate similar choices for the Ayaneo 3, albeit potentially at a slightly higher cost.
Venturing into the realm of new advancements, the Ayaneo 3 marks one of the first handheld consoles to incorporate the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. While many current games don’t yet leverage the processor’s NPU, its four additional cores, Zen 5 structure, and AMD Radeon 890M GPU certainly promise a performance boost over the Ryzen 7 8840U. This enhancement positions it above some of the top contenders in the handheld gaming sector, which tend to rely on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme.
The introduction of the Ayaneo 3 comes at a time when the handheld console marketplace is brimming with compelling choices. The gaming community is already buzzing with anticipation for the ROG Ally 2, MSI Claw 8 AI+, and Lenovo Legion Go Gen Two, expected by the end of the year or early 2025. It will be fascinating to see how Ayaneo 3 distinguishes itself among these contenders and what unique gaming experiences it plans to deliver to its audience.
