Ayaneo's Next Lite gaming handheld, priced at $299, is positioned as a competitor to the Steam Deck but runs on a third-party, community-developed SteamOS fork called HoloISO instead of Valve's official SteamOS. Despite its promising features such as a seven-inch 800p screen, 16GB of RAM, and a 47Wh battery, its older processor may result in performance lag compared to the Steam Deck. The device also offers support for running Windows and will be available in vibrant colors, with shipping set to begin before Chinese New Year on February 10, 2024.
AYANEO's budget-friendly Next Lite console, priced at $299 for the 4500U version and $399 for the 4800U version, features custom HoloISO integration instead of preloaded SteamOS, offering support for other hardware. Equipped with Ryzen 5 4500U or Ryzen 7 4800 APUs, the console boasts a 7-inch 800p IPS screen, 16GB memory, and 128GB to 512GB storage options. While the 128GB storage may be insufficient for modern gaming, it could suffice for retro games and external storage users. The console is set to launch through crowdfunding, but caution is advised due to the use of a 3rd party operating system not maintained by AYANEO or Valve, although users will have the option to install Windows with provided drivers.
AYANEO has unveiled the Next Lite handheld gaming console, which will be the second device to run SteamOS. However, it has been confirmed that the Next Lite will not officially run SteamOS and will instead use HoloISO, a community distro based on SteamOS. The console features Hall Effect joysticks and a 7-inch display with a 47Wh battery, but pricing details have not been shared yet. The AYANEO Next Lite is set to launch on January 11, 2024, and its success may depend on its pricing and ability to differentiate itself from competitors like the Steam Deck.
Ayaneo has unveiled the Next Lite, a portable gaming PC running Valve's SteamOS, making it the first non-Steam Deck handheld to do so. The device, which will be available for "subscriptions" on January 11th, features a 7-inch 800p screen, a 47W battery, and Hall Effect joysticks, but specific CPU and GPU details have not been disclosed. The Next Lite will also offer multiple color options and is positioned as a "value-for-money option" for those interested in a handheld gaming PC running SteamOS.
Ayaneo has announced its upcoming handheld gaming PC, the Next Lite, which will be the first non-Valve device to come preinstalled with SteamOS. The device features a seven-inch 800p screen, a 47Wh battery, and Hall effect joysticks, but details about its performance and pricing are still scarce. The company is set to open "subscriptions" for the handheld on January 11th, hinting at a different pricing approach. This release marks a potential competitor to Valve's Steam Deck, with the possibility of offering a cost-effective alternative in the handheld gaming market.
Chinese company AYANEO is set to launch the NEXT Lite gaming handheld, a budget-friendly alternative to its existing NEXT model, featuring SteamOS as its operating system, marking the first instance of a new product with SteamOS without direct involvement from Valve. The NEXT Lite will maintain the design and features of the original NEXT, including a 7-inch 800p screen and a 47 Wh battery, but the company aims to offer it at a lower price point, with the existing console currently priced at $1,300.
