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AYANEO announced the Pocket DS, a groundbreaking dual-screen Android gaming clamshell with large top and smaller bottom screens, inset sticks, and ergonomic design, set to be revealed fully in a future event. The company also teased other handheld and Windows devices, signaling a strong push into innovative gaming hardware. Fans are excited as this could be a significant step towards a Nintendo 3DS successor.
Microsoft will showcase a playable demo of Hollow Knight: Silksong on the new Xbox Ally handhelds at Gamescom, along with over 20 other titles, including a new theater experience for The Outer Worlds 2, and reveal upcoming games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. This event marks a significant step towards the long-awaited release of Silksong, which is expected later this year.
Playtron, a startup with $10 million in funding, aims to create an open-source, Linux-based operating system for gaming handhelds that can play Windows and Epic Games Store titles. The company plans to challenge Microsoft, Valve, and Apple for the next hundred million gamers, envisioning a future where every device becomes a part-time gaming machine. While facing challenges and competition, Playtron hopes to engage hardware manufacturers, mobile carriers, and the gaming community to establish itself as a viable alternative to existing gaming platforms.
The entry-level model of the Asus ROG Ally handheld gaming device with a vanilla AMD Z1 processor and a 256GB SSD is rumored to cost $599.99, according to a reliable leaker. This price is just $70 higher than the same-storage-size Steam Deck. The ROG Ally is expected to be released soon and will likely be the least expensive configuration, though it's possible Asus could release an eMMC model.
Several gaming handhelds are being compared to the recently announced Steam Deck, including the GPD Win 3, Aya Neo, and OneXPlayer. While each device has its own strengths and weaknesses, the Steam Deck's combination of power, price, and access to the Steam library make it a strong contender in the market.