Ayaneo Next 2
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Jokes aside, buying the $4,299 Ayaneo Next 2 would mean selling my car
The Ayaneo Next 2 flagship gaming handheld is launching with extremely high prices, ranging from $1,799.99 to $4,299. The article questions the value proposition of these premium handhelds, especially considering the rapid pace of hardware upgrades and the high cost of components. It suggests that such pricing might push the market towards cloud gaming solutions.
Think gaming handhelds are too expensive? Ayaneo says 'hold my beer,' lists $5,000+ monster
Ayaneo has listed its Next 2 gaming handheld with top-tier models priced over $5,000, featuring an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU and up to 128 GB of RAM. Cheaper configurations with 64 GB or 32 GB of RAM start at $3,699 and $2,999 respectively, with shipping expected by the end of the month. These prices are significantly higher than other gaming handhelds on the market.
'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.