The Antec Core HS just officially launched, and I’m pretty on board with the best gaming handheld contender’s current price. While it’s technically not the PC component maker’s own device, as it’s actually a rebranded Ayaneo Slide, the portable PC starts at $499.99. That’s low enough for me to consider it a true Steam Deck and ROG Ally rival in terms of cost, and future devices should follow suit.
Available for $499.99 direct from the Antec store, the Core HS is effectively another way to buy the Ayaneo Slide. Many of you might be wondering why you wouldn’t just buy the original version since they’re the same device, but the OG starts at $799 for a 512GB SSD and 16GB RAM. If you’re in the UK, you can grab the 2TB/32GB handheld at eBuyer for $549.99, which is naturally cheaper than importing Ayaneo’s version.
