Ayaneo's latest foray into gaming handhelds has left us underwhelmed with its massive, yet unnecessary design. The Next II boasts an enormous 9.06-inch OLED display with a respectable 2,400 x 1,504 resolution and a variable refresh rate that can scale between 60 and 165 Hz. It's clear the company is throwing caution to the wind by equipping this behemoth of a device with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip, paired with a whopping 115 Wh battery - a feat that will undoubtedly drain its juice in less than a day.
As we gaze upon its imposing frame, it becomes apparent that Ayaneo's penchant for opulent designs has not wavered. Hall effect joysticks and triggers adorn the handheld to mitigate the dreaded deadzone issue, while dual smart touchpads - courtesy of the Ayaneo Kun - offer gesture controls and key mapping customization options. However, in a bold stroke, four buttons on the back are available for repurposing as customized key mappings.
A rather ominous silence surrounds the Next II's pricing details, with many speculating that it may be destined for an unwieldy $2,000 price tag - nearly double that of its predecessor, the Ayaneo Kun. This staggering investment will undoubtedly appeal to die-hard enthusiasts willing to splurge on a top-tier gaming experience.
As we gaze upon its imposing frame, it becomes apparent that Ayaneo's penchant for opulent designs has not wavered. Hall effect joysticks and triggers adorn the handheld to mitigate the dreaded deadzone issue, while dual smart touchpads - courtesy of the Ayaneo Kun - offer gesture controls and key mapping customization options. However, in a bold stroke, four buttons on the back are available for repurposing as customized key mappings.
A rather ominous silence surrounds the Next II's pricing details, with many speculating that it may be destined for an unwieldy $2,000 price tag - nearly double that of its predecessor, the Ayaneo Kun. This staggering investment will undoubtedly appeal to die-hard enthusiasts willing to splurge on a top-tier gaming experience.
. And don't even get me started on the battery life - 115 Wh? That's basically a tank of gas for a car! I'm surprised they didn't go with something more reasonable, considering how quickly those batteries drain.
. The AMD Ryzen chip is definitely going to give you some serious processing power, and the touchpads with gesture controls sound like a game-changer for customization. But $2,000? That's just crazy talk...
i mean what r they tryna prove or somethin? all that power and battery life is just gonna be used by them hardcore gamers and that's it 
plus those prices are straight outta a joke. cant believe ayaneo is tryna double the price of their last one like whats wrong with stability & reliability 
And with that battery life, you'll be needing to plug it in every few hours. Like, what's the point of having a gaming handheld if you can't play games on the go? I'd rather have something smaller and more portable 
and still needing to use your old laptop for work. Not saying I'd pass up the deal, but Ayaneo needs to prove this thing can last more than a day on that 115 Wh battery or what's the point? And 165 Hz variable refresh rate sounds pretty sweet tho 
! I get why they want to bring out all the bells and whistles, but 9 inches is just too much 
. It's like carrying around a mini laptop 
. And $2k? 
, let alone some gaming handheld that's just going to drain my battery in an hour 
. Guess it's for all you hardcore gamers out there 
who want the best of the best... and have deep pockets 
! Can't say I'd want to shell out that much cash for a handheld, even with an AMD chip and all that fancy tech. And what's up with the design? It looks like they took a page from those old gaming laptops from the early 2000s 
. Still, if you're into that sorta thing, I guess it's worth checking out 
Those specs sound crazy impressive and if you're into that whole high-end gaming thing, then it's probably a no-brainer for you. I mean, who needs a portable device to play games all day? Just think of it as an ultra-powerful gaming PC on the go! 
and I'm not sure if it's necessary for a handheld gaming device 
The fact that they included those customizable key mappings is a nice touch though 
. The resolution looks great and all, but is it really worth shelling out nearly $2k? That's just crazy talk 
but $2000?!?! ayaneo needs to rethink this pricing 
I guess it's cool that they're trying out this huge 9-inch display, but is it really necessary? 
. Maybe Ayaneo just needs some time to prove itself? 