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Ayaneo is teasing a sequel to its lavish retro handheld, and it feels like a belated GBA 25th anniversary giftAyaneo is teasing a successor to its retro handheld, the Pocket Micro 2, which will be 52% larger with improved ergonomics, battery life, and a Qualcomm chipset. While specific details and visuals are scarce, the company hints at a modern remake of a classic handheld, potentially resembling the Game Boy Advance. The device aims to offer enhanced performance for emulation enthusiasts, though its premium pricing may position it above cheaper alternatives.
25 years ago today, the GBA arrived in the US, but you don't need the real thing to play the handheld's hitsThe Game Boy Advance celebrates its 25th anniversary in the US, and despite its age, there are numerous ways to play its classic games. Options range from budget emulation handhelds by Anbernic, Miyoo, and Powkiddy, to modernizing original hardware with screen and battery mods, and premium devices like the Analogue Pocket and Ayaneo Pocket Micro.- Ayaneo reveals yet another Game Boy remake but this one has AIAyaneo has revealed the Konkr Pocket Block, a new handheld device that features a Game Boy-inspired design and incorporates AI capabilities. The Konkr Pocket Block is noted to be smaller than the company's previous vertical handheld offerings.
OnePlus could take the road less traveled for its gaming handheld, and it just might pay offOnePlus is reportedly considering using a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset for its upcoming gaming handheld, a move that deviates from the common use of Qualcomm Snapdragon chips. This choice, supported by AYANEO's successful use of MediaTek, could allow OnePlus to price its device more competitively. The Dimensity 9500's ARM Mali G1-Ultra MC12 GPU is expected to offer strong graphical performance and ray tracing capabilities.
Ayaneo is already planning to discontinue one of its latest handhelds thanks to RAMageddon, and I fear the worst for…Ayaneo is reportedly planning to discontinue its KONKR Pocket FIT 8 Elite handheld due to rising production costs caused by component shortages, particularly RAM. This issue, dubbed 'RAMageddon,' is impacting other handheld makers and even the Steam Deck OLED. Despite the discontinuation plans, existing orders are being fulfilled, and Ayaneo is looking into compensation for delays.
'Continuing to sell this product is no longer sustainable': Ayaneo has suspended pre-orders of its uber-powerful Next 2 gaming handheld after costs approached 'twice the price we originally set'Ayaneo has suspended pre-orders for its powerful Next 2 gaming handheld due to escalating storage costs, which have made production unsustainable. The company stated that the total cost of the device has nearly doubled its original selling price. Pre-orders for existing customers will still be fulfilled, and sales may resume if component prices stabilize.