Handheld console maestro Ayaneo has unveiled its latest creation, the Ayaneo 3, promising to build on the strong foundation laid by its predecessor. Retaining the familiar design and button configuration, the Ayaneo 3 promises some enticing hardware upgrades that fans are sure to appreciate.
As detailed on Ayaneo’s official blog, buyers have the option to equip their Ayaneo 3 with either an AMD Ryzen 7 8840U processor or opt for the beefier AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. Complementing this processing power is a seven-inch display available in high-refresh LCD or OLED HDR, designed to enhance your gaming immersion. The console also includes two additional buttons on the back, catering to gamers seeking more control.
While Ayaneo is still tight-lipped about certain aspects of the Ayaneo 3, such as RAM, storage options, and pricing, there’s some speculation based on the previous model. The Ayaneo 2 offered between 16GB to 32GB of RAM and storage options spanning from 512GB to 2TB, with prices starting at $1,099 and going up with more premium editions. The Ayaneo 3 is expected to follow a similar trajectory, though possibly with a slight uptick in price.
Making a grand entrance with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, the Ayaneo 3 positions itself as a pioneer among handheld consoles. While current games might not fully utilize the processor’s NPU, its added cores, advanced Zen 5 architecture, and AMD Radeon 890M integrated graphics already give it a significant edge, rivaling some of the strongest PC gaming handhelds primarily powered by the Ryzen Z1 Extreme.
The market for handheld consoles is bustling with robust contenders. With the imminent arrival of devices like the ROG Ally 2, MSI Claw 8 AI+, and Lenovo Legion Go Gen Two by either the end of this year or early 2025, Ayaneo has its work cut out. It’ll be interesting to observe how the Ayaneo 3 carves its niche and what gaming delights it will bring to its audience.
