Renowned for its impressive lineup of handheld consoles, Ayaneo has just unveiled its new flagship device, the Ayaneo 3. Building on the solid foundation set by its predecessor, this latest model keeps the familiar design and button layout. Still, it introduces a host of hardware upgrades that are sure to excite gaming enthusiasts.
From the official Ayaneo blog, we learn that customers will have a choice between two powerful processors for the Ayaneo 3: the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U and the stronger AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. The device also boasts a stunning seven-inch high-refresh LCD or OLED HDR display for an incredibly immersive experience. Plus, Ayaneo has added two extra buttons on the back of the console, giving gamers more control and flexibility.
As of now, Ayaneo has kept further details about the Ayaneo 3 under wraps. We’re eagerly awaiting more information about its RAM, storage options, and, of course, its pricing. If we look at the specs of its predecessor, the Ayaneo 2, which offered up to 32GB of RAM and storage options ranging from 512GB to 2TB, we can speculate that the Ayaneo 3 will have similar offerings, potentially at a slightly higher cost.
The Ayaneo 3 is a standout in the handheld gaming world, primarily due to it being one of the first consoles to include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. Although current games haven’t yet tapped into the potential of the NPU found in this processor, its extra cores, innovative Zen 5 architecture, and integrated AMD Radeon 890M GPU bring a significant boost in performance, far surpassing the capabilities of the Ryzen 7 8840U. This makes the Ayaneo 3 more powerful than many portable gaming PCs that rely on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme.
The competition in the handheld gaming console market is fierce, and with the Ayaneo 3 entering this bustling scene, we anticipate a showdown with upcoming releases like 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 intriguing to see how Ayaneo aims to carve out a niche and deliver an unparalleled gaming experience for handheld enthusiasts.
