In exciting news for handheld gaming fans, Ayaneo has just lifted the curtain on its latest offering, the Ayaneo 3. As a follow-up to its much-revered predecessor, this model retains its familiar design and button layout but takes things up a notch with some impressive hardware upgrades.
From the details shared on the Ayaneo blog, potential buyers can look forward to choosing between two powerhouse processors: the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U and, for those seeking more firepower, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. Enhancing the visual experience is a vibrant seven-inch display that comes in either high-refresh-rate LCD or cutting-edge OLED HDR, setting the stage for an incredibly immersive gaming experience. Plus, they’ve added two new buttons at the back, offering additional control options that gamers are bound to appreciate.
At the moment, Ayaneo is keeping mum about further specifics for the Ayaneo 3, leaving us hanging for more information on its RAM and storage capabilities, as well as what it’s going to cost. For reference, its predecessor, the Ayaneo 2, came with either 16GB or 32GB of RAM and offered storage options of 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB. Pricing for the Ayaneo 2 started at $1,099 and peaked at $1,549 for a special edition version. It’s safe to speculate that Ayaneo 3 will offer similar configurations with a possible bump in price.
What really sets the Ayaneo 3 apart is its position as one of the first handheld consoles to incorporate the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor. While gaming software may not yet fully utilize the NPU of the HX 370, the processor’s additional cores, Zen 5 architecture, and the integrated AMD Radeon 890M GPU definitely pack a punch, surpassing many current top-tier PC gaming handhelds that often rely on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme.
However, the competitive landscape for gaming handhelds is pretty crowded right now. We’re on the lookout for the ROG Ally 2, MSI Claw 8 AI+, and Lenovo Legion Go Gen Two, all expected to release by late this year or early next. Observing how the Ayaneo 3 distinguishes itself in this crowded field and the kind of gaming experience it brings to enthusiasts will be truly fascinating.
