TechGamingThere’s a $299 Steam Deck rival that also runs SteamOSSteam-powered Ayaneo Next Lite is more “cost effective” than rival gaming handheldsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechGamingThere’s a $299 Steam Deck rival that also runs SteamOSSteam-powered Ayaneo Next Lite is more “cost effective” than rival gaming handheldsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Steam-powered Ayaneo Next Lite is more “cost effective” than rival gaming handhelds
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Ayaneo)
(Image credit: Ayaneo)
Ayaneo has been extremely busy of late. The Chinese manufacturer has launched aswathe of gaming handheldsand other devices over the last few months, in different shapes and sizes.
Now it’s announced a “budget” gaming handheld which, it claims, will be the first non-Valve handheld to run on SteamOS – albeit the third-party HoloISO equivalent.
The Ayaneo Next Lite will be a trimmed back version of the company’s existing Next and Next Pro devices. It’ll share similar build quality and “texture”, while “lowering the entry barrier”.
It’ll be available from $299, so is cheaper than most rivals, including theSteam Deck. It puts it more in theNintendo Switchbracket, in fact.
(Image credit: Ayaneo)
(Image credit: Ayaneo)
Ayaneo has also revealed some of the key specifications and features for its “value-for-money” machine.
It uses Next Grip ergonomic handles for comfort while playing, and comes with a 7-inch 800p IPS display, which keeps the cost down while offering a decent-sized playing field.
Perhaps most importantly, the Next Lite retains the Hall sensing joysticks and triggers of its older siblings for greater accuracy and zero stick drift.
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(Image credit: Ayaneo)
(Image credit: Ayaneo)
Running the show will be either an AMD Ryzen 5 4500U or Ryzen 7 4800U processing unit, depending on the model, plus 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM. Storage options will be 128GB (for the Ryzen 5 model) and 512GB. That can be expanded further through swapping out the SSD (up to 8TB).
There will also be a mighty 47Wh battery inside for hours of playtime, plus X-axis linear motors. Connectivity will be provided through USB-C, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2.
Ayaneo plans to release the Next Lite in three colourways – Pastel Blue, Bright White, and Jet Black. You can sign up formore information (including potential release date) from its official website.
(Image credit: Ayaneo)
(Image credit: Ayaneo)
The clamshell devices could really shake up the sector, especially with theFlip KBincluding a full keyboard and fingertip mousepad, as well as the usual thumbstick controls.
We’ll bring you more on those too, when the duo finally go on sale onIndiegogo.
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