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Android gaming handhelds are having their 'Steam Deck moment' as new devices like the AYN Odin 3 and KONKR Pocket FIT deliver Snapdragon 8 Elite power and full PC game emulation at unprecedented budget prices, ushering in a golden age for portable gaming

Until recently, Android gaming handhelds lagged behind the latest smartphones in terms of power. That gap was just narrowed by leaps and bounds, all while becoming more affordable, just like what Valve did with the Steam Deck.

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AYANEO's Pocket Vert breaks cover in its first teaser video

After briefly mentioning in a few months ago, the AYANEO Pocket Vert made its first appearance thanks to a new teaser video. Based on what we know now, expect to break out the wallet if you want to get one.

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Ayaneo is teasing a 'mobile phone truly made for gamers' and I hope it keeps its promises

Do I need a gaming phone? No. Do I want one? Maybe.

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This could be the moment Apple and Samsung start to worry about retro gaming devices

One of the biggest names in retro gaming handhelds plans to enter the smartphone arena

I can't believe the AYANEO Phone is real and is apparently 'coming soon'

A few months after initially being teased, the AYANEO Phone is now being teased again, giving us our first look at the company's foray into the world of smartphones.

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Retroid teases its next gaming handheld by proclaiming 'The Future is Now'

Retroid has started teasing its next gaming handheld, and is expected to reveal more information in a week.

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I've written about games for 40 years, and these are the 3 retro gaming handhelds I recommend most

There are hundreds of retro gaming handhelds available today, but here are my top three personal picks

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AYANEO Pocket AIR Mini: Meet the company's first sub-$100 gaming handheld

The AYANEO Pocket AIR Mini has been officially unveiled, and it will be the company's first gaming handheld to be released for under $100.

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This Android gaming handheld is one of the most powerful ever made – but its price is the true hero

Ayaneo's next Pocket Fit sports a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor but is a bargain price

I can't believe it, there's actually a Switch emulator on the Play Store

It would appear that there's some excitement still in store for the Android gaming, as the first Nintendo Switch emulator has made its entrance onto the Google Play Store.

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You can now preorder the cutest mini PC you'll see in 2025, even if you'e not a retro gaming fan - Ayaneo AM01S with 4-inch display starts from only $499

Ayaneo’s AM01S mini PC combines Ryzen AI power, Radeon graphics, and a flip touchscreen, reaching 208% funding within days.

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AYANEO's KONKR Pocket FIT Elite could set the bar for Android gaming handhelds

Not to be outdone by the AYN Odin 3 teaser, AYANEO clapped back not just by revealing the price of the KONKR Pocket Fit, but also by introducing the Pocket Fit Elite, with the latter potentially being our first Snapdragon 8 Elite handheld.

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AYN Thor pre-orders open tonight, and it's much cheaper than I thought

The wait is almost over, as the AYN Thor handheld will go up for pre-order on August 25 at 9:30 PM ET. Pricing starts at just $249, and it's expected to begin shipping in October.

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This dual-screen gaming handheld could be the ultimate Android powered portable

The Ayaneo Pocket DS is an OLED-toting powerhouse that could be well worthy of your pocket space

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AYANEO Pocket DS pricing announced along with a few surprises

Almost a month after its initial unveiling, AYANEO Pocket DS pricing and availability have been revealed. And while it's going to be a long wait, the price is better than expected.

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AYN Announces Dual-Screen Thor and Next-Gen Odin 3 Handhelds and starts revealing some key specs

It's been almost nine months since the Odin 2 Portal was released, leaving many to wonder what was next. It turns out AYN has been working on two new handhelds, with Odin 3 and the all-new Thor.

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Gaming handhelds are the new netbooks — will they suffer the same tragic fate?

It's easy to draw similarities between the rise of netbooks in the late '00s and gaming handhelds today. Will they meet the same end, or will gaming handhelds hold on?

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AYANEO might bring back one of the most unique phone designs, and I'm here for it

With the expiration of Sony's patent, companies are finally able to pick up where the Xperia Play left off. We've already seen one sliding gaming handheld released, and AYANEO might bring us the first modern sliding phone.

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AYANEO puts Retroid and Anbernic on notice with its upcoming KONKR Pocket Fit

The first handheld to come from AYANEO's new budget-minded sub-brand is the KONKR Pocket FIT. The company says it's going to be one of the best values, but with Anbernic and Retroid in the way, it'll be interesting to see how this plays out.

TechRadar

Miss the Nintendo DS? The world's first dual-screen Android handheld just landed to bring that spark back

Ayaneo is bringing back the Nintendo DS nostalgia with the Pocket DS, as the 'world's first' dual-screen Android handheld gaming device.

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AYANEO's Pocket DS will easily handle emulation from NES to Switch, and everything in between

It's been five years since the last DS model was discontinued, but AYANEO is here with a modernized and more powerful take thanks to the Pocket DS.

Windows Central

I've seen enough premium gaming handhelds — ASUS, Lenovo, and more could learn from AYANEO's new budget-friendly line

AYANEO is a brand best known for creating Windows handheld gaming PCs. During today's Strategy Sharing Session, the company revealed several new devices including a new budget line of handhelds.

One of the best gaming handheld firms now making its first Android phone – and it'll come with a twist

Gaming handheld firm has announced its first Android phone, which will come with a retro slider effect

PC Gamer

Ayaneo confirms a Strix Halo handheld gaming PC is on the way, but if you think the powerful AMD chip is overkill, wait until you see the M.2 slots

Two Strix Halo handheld announcements in one week.

Tom’s Hardware

Ayaneo crams dedicated GPU-class Strix Halo and battery inside next-gen gaming handheld — second Ryzen AI Max+ 395 handheld boldly features an internal battery

Ayaneo has announced that its upcoming Next 2 handheld gaming PC will be powered by AMD's flagship Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, sporting an integrated Radeon 8060S GPU with dedicated GPU-levels of performance.

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