It's that time of the week again: the launch of yet another retro handheld. After launching the Pocket DMG and MICRO, AYANEO is back with another Android-based handheld. The AYANEO Pocket EVO Is billed as the first 7-inch Android handheld gaming device with a 120Hz OLED display.

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Some of the device's highlighted features are as follows:

• Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 Gaming Platform: Experience top-tier gaming performance with 15W TDP power release.
• 7-inch 1080p 120Hz OLED Screen: Enjoy stunning visuals with HDR support and 800 nits brightness.
• X86-level Cooling System: Ensures sustained performance without overheating.
• 8600mAh Large Battery: Provides extended gaming sessions on the go.
• Hall Sensing Joysticks and Hall Linear Triggers: Experience precision control with no drift and no dead zones.
• Slim & Lightweight Design: Weighs just 478g and features a slim profile of only 17mm at its thinnest point.

Early Bird pricing for the AYANEO Pocket EVO start at $389 via the official Indiegogo campaign. However, caution is advised as usual with crowdfunded campaigns.

SOURCE: GBAtemp Inbox

 

[DJ-Yoshiman]

That's pretty much the reason I never got on with the Deck. Could never argue the value it offers or even the intuitiveness of its OS, it's just a massive thing. Even Windows handhelds like the ROG Ally manage to be that marginal bit more portable to make them easier for me.

I can understand, but for individuals like me with big hands and fingers, I love it. I could just get a Razer Kishi for my phone and emulate no problem, but the controls and the big screen and bigger size to it feels so much more comfortable.

 

[Scarlet]

I can understand, but for individuals like me with big hands and fingers, I love it. I could just get a Razer Kishi for my phone and emulate no problem, but the controls and the big screen and bigger size to it feels so much more comfortable.

Yeah it's definitely a difficult balance. I gave my Deck to my partner and she loves it, but it's very much a handheld that stays in the house. Meanwhile my Odin 2 Mini is taken everywhere with me. Different systems for different needs I suppose.

 

[Maximo101]

That's pretty much the reason I never got on with the Deck. Could never argue the value it offers or even the intuitiveness of its OS, it's just a massive thing. Even Windows handhelds like the ROG Ally manage to be that marginal bit more portable to make them easier for me.

I was tempted by the other steam deck more expensive aternatives, Asus ROG and Lenovo Legion GO are nice devices, but SD on sale is like $350 and for $75 or so, you can easily make it a 1T handheld gaming device that works pretty well.
Although, I agree, it is not super portable. It is nice if you like to game at work and you don't want to use work equipment. I'm even learning a little about Arch Linux...

 

[Marc_LFD]

Well, tbf, the Steam Deck is kind of big and I'm sure some people prefer a smaller device.

That would be a valid argument if there weren't so many of these devices already out there, and this runs Android, not Windows.

 

[urbanman2004]

And another one... (in my DJ Khaled voice)

 

[Jayro]

Ayaneo about to dethrone this meme

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Only the Galaxy S series are worth a damn, the rest are laggy budget models that are heavily cut down.

 

[realtimesave]

I swear they announce and release these every day

not necessarily high-end ones though.

I'm waiting for them to release their mini systems. I already have an Ayn Odin2. Not sure if buying this one is necessary for me, maybe... I mean, it's nice 120hz.